NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The appropriate tool used to test the vision of a 6-month-old baby is
A
cube.
B
raisins.
C
red yarn.
D
torch light.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Retinoscope. A retinoscope is a device used to shine light into your eyes so that the optometrist can observe its reflection off the retina. The optometrist moves the light back and forth across the pupil, examining how well your eyes are able to focus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Opto-kinetic nystagmus is used to objectively determine the visual acuity of the child. A succession of black and white stripes are passed through the patient’s visual field. The visual angle subtended by the narrowest width of the strip eliciting an eye movement measures the visual acuity.

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