NAHP NRCMA Exam - 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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Robt

6 months ago

Keeping both eyes open isn't correct for the test.

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Candra

6 months ago

Really? Pressing against the eye sounds weird!

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Milly

6 months ago

Wait, I thought you just close one eye?

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Rasheeda

7 months ago

Totally agree, option B is the way to go!

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Mary

7 months ago

You should cover one eye, not close it completely.

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Maia

7 months ago

I thought it was important to keep both eyes open during the test, but I guess that might not be the case for the Snellen chart specifically.

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Afton

7 months ago

I feel like closing one eye completely might not be the right approach, but I can't remember the exact details from my notes.

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Shonda

7 months ago

I remember practicing with a similar question, and I think it was about covering one eye, but I can't recall if it was with a hand or just a patch.

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Franklyn

8 months ago

I think the patient should cover one eye while keeping the other open, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best method.

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Shaun

8 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Should the patient close one eye completely, or just cover one eye? I don't want to overthink this, but I want to make sure I have the right approach.

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Emilio

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I remember discussing the Snellen eye chart in class, but I can't quite recall the specific instructions for the patient. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Freida

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the proper technique for a Snellen eye exam. I'm pretty confident I know the right answer, but I'll double-check the details in my notes just to be sure.

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Dorothy

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The patient should keep both eyes open, but cover one of them. That allows the examiner to test each eye individually. I feel good about this answer.

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Dustin

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The concepts of test-driven development can be tricky, and I want to make sure I understand it correctly before answering.

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Gregoria

1 year 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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Brinda

11 months ago

C) hold one eye dosed by pressing one hand against it

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Lashon

11 months ago

B) keep both eyes open, but cover one of them

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Emelda

12 months ago

A) close one eye

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Lavelle

1 year 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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William

11 months ago

D) keep both eyes open

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Vincent

12 months ago

B) keep both eyes open, but cover one of them

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Keneth

1 year ago

A) close one eye

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Curt

1 year 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 year 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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Leila

12 months ago

Definitely, closing one eye might affect the results of the test.

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Loreta

1 year ago

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

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Dorothy

1 year ago

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

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William

1 year ago

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

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Cherry

1 year 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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Jolanda

1 year ago

But covering one eye helps to prevent double vision and allows for better focus on the chart.

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Lorean

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is A) close one eye.

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Jolanda

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) keep both eyes open, but cover one of them.

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