Patient Care Flashcards
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A patient reports sudden loss of vision in one eye after a blunt injury. What is the most appropriate initial action?
Answer: Notify the supervising optometrist immediately
Sudden vision loss following trauma is a medical emergency requiring immediate evaluation by the supervising optometrist.
When preparing a patient for corneal topography, which instruction is most important?
Answer: Request the patient remove contact lenses at least 2 weeks prior for rigid lenses
Rigid contact lenses distort corneal shape and should be removed for an extended period before corneal topography to ensure accurate results.
A pediatric patient is uncooperative during visual acuity testing. Which alternative method is most appropriate for a 3-year-old?
Answer: Tumbling E or HOTV chart
The Tumbling E or HOTV chart uses symbols or matching cards that young children can identify without needing to know letters.
Which vital sign is most relevant to document for a patient presenting with hypertensive retinopathy?
Answer: Blood pressure
Blood pressure is directly related to hypertensive retinopathy and its documentation guides the optometrist's clinical decisions.
A patient's pupillary response shows a positive relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). Which structure is most likely affected?
Answer: Optic nerve
A positive RAPD indicates asymmetric damage to the afferent visual pathway, most commonly the optic nerve.
When instructing a patient on the proper insertion of soft contact lenses, which step should be emphasized first?
Answer: Wash and dry hands thoroughly before handling lenses
Hand hygiene is the critical first step to prevent microbial contamination and eye infections during contact lens handling.
A patient undergoing slit-lamp examination needs their chin repositioned. What is the correct chin rest adjustment direction to raise the patient's eye to the light beam?
Answer: Raise the chin rest
Raising the chin rest elevates the patient's face so their eye aligns with the slit-lamp beam.