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An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes. The patient has astigmatism and is nearsighted. Which of these techniques by the examiner would indicate that the examination is being correctly performed?
A) Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus
B) Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated
C) Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism
D) Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye
Ophthalmoscope
A medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to examine the interior structures of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.
Astigmatism
A common vision condition caused by an imperfection in the curvature of the eye's cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.
Nearsighted
A common vision condition where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones are blurry, also known as myopia.
- Become familiar with the core practices and their significance in the context of physical examination, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the application of monitoring equipment like stethoscopes, otoscopes, and Doppler devices, ensuring their correct usage.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the core practices and their significance in the context of physical examination, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the application of monitoring equipment like stethoscopes, otoscopes, and Doppler devices, ensuring their correct usage.
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