Which Action Should the RN Who Is Working in the Eye

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which action should the RN who is working in the eye and ear clinic delegate to an LPN/LVN?

• A) Use a Snellen chart to check a patient's visual acuity.
• B) Evaluate a patient's ability to insert soft contact lenses.
• C) Teach a patient with otosclerosis about use of sodium fluoride and vitamin D.
• D) Assess the external auditory canal for signs of irritation caused by a hearing aid.

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Definitions:

Featural Analysis

A process in cognitive psychology where visual stimuli are broken down into their basic elements or features for recognition and processing.

Prototype Matching

A theory in cognitive psychology that proposes the process of object recognition involves comparing stimulus with an internally stored prototype or the most typical example of a category.

Perceptual Learning

The process of learning to recognize patterns, objects, and environments through sensory experience.

Subjective Contours

Visual illusions in which contours are perceived where none actually exist, suggesting the mind's ability to create edges and shapes from visual cues.