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  1. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung posted a topic in General Nursing

    In a normal situation, when a torch shines light on the pupil, the pupil constricts. If the torch is not moved away and continues to shine the pupil, what will happen to the pupil

  2. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, the assessment form only allows me to fill in reactive (十sign)or non reactive(-sign) for pupil reaction. Therefore i must choose reactive if reaction takes place, non reactive if no...

  3. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    so is my statement correct? when there is a change in pupil size with the light source, it is reactive.Even when it dilates, it is reactive though it is an abnormal

  4. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    To sum up, is the following statement correct?When light is shone on the pupil, if the pupil remains the same, no response occurs, then it is non-reactive; If light is shone on the pupil, it changes...

  5. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    but the pupil dilates in response to light is also a reaction of the pupil to light, right? reactive to light does not necessarily mean the the pupil constricts with light, it only means pupil has...

  6. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    As said above, if the pupil changes upon the shining of light, then it is

  7. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, the assessment only allows me to chart "reactive" (+ sign) or "non-reactive". (- sign) or eyelid swollen. I assume that it wants me to chart "reactive" as long as there is reaction...

  8. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    According to the above comment, then if pupil enlarges upon the shining the light to it, then it should be regarded as "reactive"

  9. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the information sharing. One more question: Upon the shining of light, if the pupil constricts, then I should chart reactive on the assessment form. How about like said above, sometimes...

  10. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    for a normal person, the pupil constricts when light is shone on it. For neurologically impaired persons, is it possible that the pupil dilates when it is shone by

  11. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    shine light in the eyes pupil constrict, continue shine light is still shining light in the eyes, right? Pupil will be

  12. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    that means light reaction refers to the pupil reaction to a flash of light rather than to a persistent shining of

  13. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    that means the light response is assessed during the moment/instant that the light is shone on the

  14. Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    In the pupil assessment, the light reaction is classfied as reactive or non-reactive. If the light is shone, the pupil constrict. then it stays the same constricted size upon further shining, then the...

  15. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that if a wound is a serum-filled blister, it should be classified as stage II pressure sore. How about if the blister is already ruptured and all the serous fluid has drained out of the...

  16. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    Also, as ruptured blisters are already empty of fluid, using the words ruptured serum-filled blisters is misleading,

  17. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    I see. if there is a small opening/rupture in the blister, how should i care for the blister, should i drain out all the serous fluid to promote

  18. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    how about a blister that has ruptured and dried up, can it be still regarded as stage

  19. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    but i still don't get the definition of ruptured serum-filled blister right. does it make sense that we see a ruptured blister filled with serum? if serum drains after the

  20. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    how about the term "ruptured serum-filled blister"? after ruptured, how come it can be serum-filled based on the rationale that if ruptured, the liquid

  21. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    but how should i interpret the term "ruptured serum-filled blister"? after ruptured, how come it can be serum-filled based on the rationale that if ruptured, the liquid

  22. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    Suppose that the blister is caused by prolonged pressure,but the definition of stage 2 pressure sore is as follows: Partial-thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink...

  23. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    Actually should a ruptured non-serum-filled blister be classified as a wound/pressure

  24. Pressure sore classification

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    it's on the

  25. AFB smear and culture

    tkyeung replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newly graduated RN who works in medicine ward, so Ryles tube insertion is common and I want to know more on