Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviations

question 6

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviations:
-PERRLA

• A)A patient reads from a Snellen chart to test clarity of vision
• B)This helps relieve chronic middle ear infection and inflammation
• C)The area within which objects are seen when the eyes are fixed, looking straight ahead
• D)A measure of fluid build-up in the anterior portion of the eye and associated with glaucoma
• E)Severe inflammation of the middle portion of the ear
• F)Loss of central vision occurring with old age
• G)Normal result when the dark opening of the eye is examined
• H)Artificial part inserted during cataract surgery
• I)Specialty of an otorhinolaryngologist
• J)Test of the balance mechanism of the inner ear by assessing rapidly twitching eye movements

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Definitions:

Venous Insufficiency

A disorder where the veins have problems sending blood from the limbs back to the heart, causing swelling and pain.

Open-Heart Surgery

A surgical procedure to repair or replace heart valves, repair damaged or diseased parts of the heart, and to implant devices to support heart function.

Capillary Refill Time

A quick test performed to estimate blood circulation, where a fingernail is pressed to turn it white and the time for color to return is measured.