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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _____________ Score: _____________
Procedure 39–5 Steps
Start Time: End Time: Total Time:
Steps
Possible
Points
First
Attempt
Second
Attempt
Third
Attempt
1. Identify the patient, introduce yourself, and explain
the rationale for performance of the procedure. Show
awareness of the patient’s concerns related to the
procedure being performed. Incorporate critical
thinking skills when performing patient assessment
and care.
15
2. Have the patient sit up straight but comfortably in a
well-lighted area.
15
3. Hand the Jaeger chart to the patient to hold, between
14 inches and 16 inches from the eyes.
15
4. Instruct the patient to read (out loud to you) the
various paragraphs of the card with both eyes open,
first without wearing corrective lenses and then with.
15
5. Record the results and problems, if any, on the
patient’s chart to assist the provider in determining the
visual acuity of the patient.
15
6. Thank the patient for cooperation and answer any
questions.
10
7. Return the Jaeger chart to proper storage. 10
Points Awarded / Points Possible ____/
95