The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Visual Acuity of a 16-Year-Old

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess the visual acuity of a 16-year-old patient. How should the nurse proceed?

• A) Perform the confrontation test.
• B) Ask the patient to read the print on a handheld Jaeger card.
• C) Use the Snellen chart positioned 20 feet away from the patient.
• D) Determine the patient's ability to read newsprint at a distance of 12 to 14 inches.

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Definitions:

Cremaster Muscles

Muscles that cover the testes, involved in the reflex action of moving the testes closer to the body in cold temperatures or during arousal.

Testes Temperature

Refers to the temperature of the testes, which is slightly lower than the body's core temperature, necessary for spermatogenesis.

Penile Erection

The process by which the penis becomes firm and enlarged due to increased blood flow, often in response to sexual arousal.

Male Reproductive System

The series of organs and structures in males responsible for producing, maintaining, and transporting sperm and seminal fluid.