Physical Exam
A routine physical exam is used to ____ and treat problems.
Diagnose (Dx)
What does the E stand for in PERRLA?
Equal
Abbrev that means right eye
OD
What does the first 20 of the 20/20 mean?
The distance that you are from the chart.
What is the abbrev for prescription?
Rx
You can also get these at your Physical Exam which help you build resistance to some communicable diseases.
Immunizations or Vaccinations
What do the two R's stand for in PERRLA?
Round and React
Abbrev that means left eye
OS
What does the 2nd 20 mean on the Snellen chart?
The number that corresponds to the line that you can read.
Healthcare providers should be chosen according to whose needs?
The patient's
True or False- Yearly exams also help to encourage health living.
True
What does the A stand for in PERRLA?
Accomodate
Abbrev that means both eyes
OU
The patient can see objects well that are at a distance of 20 feet. We would call them _______ sighted.
Far sighted
A medication that is cheaper and has the same ingredients as the brand is called a _____ medication.
Generic
True or False: All citizens are required to get yearly physical exams.
False
What body system would be impaired if your pupils are not reacting?
Nervous or Neurological (brain and nerves)
What is the name of the chart that measures your Far vision?
Snellen chart
The purpose of a ______ chart is to measure your far vision.
Snellen
What is the word that means a program or facility is proven to be qualified and passes the required standards.
Accredited
True or False: Typically all patients blood gets drawn at the beginning of their physical examination.
False- some do not even need to get blood drawn.
What is the name of the device that we are using to check your pupil reactions?
Pen Light
What is the name of the chart that measures how well you see objects that are near?
Jaeger chart
What is the name of the eye specialist who is also a Medical Doctor?
Ophthalmologist
State aloud what all of PERRLA letters stand for.
Pupils Equal Round React to Light and Accommodate