When a Light Is Directed Across the Iris of a Patient's

question 30

Multiple Choice

When a light is directed across the iris of a patient's eye from the temporal side,the nurse is assessing for:

• A)Drainage from dacryocystitis.
• B)Presence of conjunctivitis over the iris.
• C)Presence of shadows, which may indicate glaucoma.
• D)Scattered light reflex, which may be indicative of cataracts.

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Definitions:

ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder, a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication.

High Level

A term typically used to describe a position, status, or activity that is of greater importance, complexity, or abstraction.

Object Permanence

The concept that objects do not cease to exist merely because they are not currently perceived through sight, sound, or other sensory inputs.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in the object's outward appearance.