NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 7 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 7

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During an eye examination using the Snellen's eye chart, the patient should:

Aclose one eye

Bkeep both eyes open, but cover one of them

Chold one eye dosed by pressing one hand against it

Dkeep both eyes open

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Suggested Answer: B

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Gregoria

29 days ago

Ooh, I bet option A would be great if you want to channel your inner pirate during the exam. 'Argh, matey! Time to see if I can spot that treasure on the chart!'

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Lavelle

1 months ago

Option D all the way! Gotta keep those peepers wide open to get the best results. Unless you want the eye doctor to think you're winking at them the whole time.

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Keneth

13 days ago

A) close one eye

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Curt

1 months ago

Option C? Really? Pressing on one eye? That sounds like a great way to get a black eye, not an accurate vision test!

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Marquetta

1 months ago

Hmm, I was going to say option B, but I can see how that could interfere with the test. Keeping both eyes open seems like the way to go.

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Loreta

19 days ago

I agree, it's important to have both eyes open for an accurate examination.

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Dorothy

22 days ago

Yeah, that way you can see the chart clearly with both eyes.

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William

28 days ago

I think keeping both eyes open is the correct way to do it.

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Cherry

1 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. Keeping both eyes open during the Snellen's eye chart test allows for a more accurate assessment of the patient's vision.

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