Asked by Elodie Charlorin on Jul 29, 2024
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When assessing the pupillary light reflex, the nurse should use which technique?
A) Shine a penlight from directly in front of the patient, and inspect for pupillary constriction.
B) Ask the patient to follow the penlight in eight directions, and observe for bilateral pupil constriction.
C) Shine a light across the pupil from the side, and observe for direct and consensual pupillary constriction.
D) Ask the patient to focus on a distant object. Then ask the patient to follow the penlight to approximately 7 cm from the nose.
Pupillary Light Reflex
A reflex that controls the diameter of the pupil in response to the intensity of light to protect the retina by constricting or dilating the pupil.
Penlight
A small, portable flashlight, often used in medical examinations to observe pupils' reaction to light or to inspect areas of the mouth and throat.
Pupillary Constriction
The narrowing or tightening of the pupils, which can occur in response to light exposure or during focusing on objects.
- Acquire knowledge of and employ elementary methods in ocular inspection.
- Utilize understanding of ocular structure during evaluation procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of and employ elementary methods in ocular inspection.
- Utilize understanding of ocular structure during evaluation procedures.
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