Question

question 7
1 pts
the nurse is assessing a patients visual field. which action(s) demonstrate(s) correct technique? (select all that apply.)
the nurse moves a finger from an area outside the line of peripheral vision into the line of vision.
the nurse instructs the patient to read the smallest row on the snellen chart.
the nurse faces the patient.
the nurse covers her right eye while instructing the patient to cover his right eye.
the nurse instructs the patient, without moving his head and only moving his eyes, to follow her finger or pencil through six (6) cardinal movements

Explanation:

• Moving a finger from outside peripheral vision into the line of vision helps in detecting peripheral - vision deficits.
• Facing the patient allows for direct interaction and better assessment.
• Instructing the patient to read the smallest row on the Snellen chart is for visual - acuity testing, not visual - field assessment.
• Covering the right eye in the described manner is not part of standard visual - field assessment.
• Instructing the patient to follow a finger or pencil through six cardinal movements is for extraocular muscle assessment, not visual - field assessment.

Answer:

The nurse moves a finger from an area outside the line of peripheral vision into the line of vision., The nurse faces the patient.