What Does PERRLA Stand For

question 89

Multiple Choice

What does PERRLA stand for?

• A) Papilledema, retinal reaction, laser-assisted
• B) Phacoemulsification, retinopexy, related light astigmatism
• C) Phacoscope, ear reaction, ringing, lacrimation assessment (acronym for evaluation of the ear)
• D) Presbyopia, exophthalmus, rhinosalpingitis, labyrinthalgia (common ailments of older people)
• E) Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation (eyes respond normally)

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Definitions:

Caregiver

A person who provides care and support to someone in need, such as a child, elderly, or sick individual, often involving physical and emotional assistance.

Maintains Contact

The act of keeping in touch with someone or something, ensuring ongoing communication or connection.

Social Referencing

Seeking information about how to react to an unfamiliar or ambiguous object or event by observing someone else’s expressions and reactions. That other person becomes a social reference.

Separation Anxiety

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or from those to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.