Lesson 3.

It’s your Turn

A. Function and Identification:
Tools Functions
An ophthalmoscope is a handheld device used to examine your eye's interior structure,
Ophthalmoscop including the retina.
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An otoscope is a device that shines a beam of light into the ear canal and eardrum to help view
Otoscope and examine their condition. Examining the ear might show the source of symptoms such
earaches, fullness in the ear, and hearing loss.
The Snellen chart, also known as the Snellen eye chart, is a chart that is used to determine
Snellen Chart visual acuity by determining the level of visual detail that a person can differentiate. It also
employs a geometric scale to evaluate visual acuity, with normal vision at a distance set at
20/20.
Nasal specula or Nasal specula are used in a variety of outpatient operations, including anterior rhinoscopy,
Nasal Speculum septal surgeries, and the removal of foreign substances and polyps.
Vaginal A vaginal speculum is a medical gadget that allows doctors and nurses to see a woman's
speculum cervix and vagina better during pelvic exams. Most specula are composed of metal and
plastic, and a part of the speculum is inserted into the patient's vagina to split the vaginal
walls. Samples for testing may also be gathered. A bimanual examination is performed on a
woman's pelvic organs (such as the uterus and ovaries).
B. Enumeration:
The purposes of health assessment are the following:
 For us nurses to gain a general idea of your health status in terms of your mental,
physical, psychological, and sexual well-being. Health exams allow you to adopt a
proactive approach to your health and screen for certain disorders.
 The purpose of Health Assessment is to describe a process of measuring your health and
ability to perform everyday skills during a hospital stay.
 The goal of Health Assessments can also include a predetermined list of questions or
tasks that staff members will ask you to complete. These are used to determine whether
or not an issue exists.
 The goal of a health assessment is to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment
while in the hospital and to aid in planning for when you leave.
 The purpose of Health Assessments are frequently performed to assist you track your
progress and identify your ongoing requirements.