Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

Which functional scale is NOT included in the Visual Function Questionnaire?

1. Driving vision

2. Color vision

3. Health literacy

4. General vision

The correct answer is: Health literacy

The correct answer highlights that health literacy is not included in the Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ). The VFQ is designed primarily to address various aspects of visual function, including the impact of vision on daily activities and quality of life. The questionnaire specifically focuses on areas directly related to visual capabilities such as driving vision, color vision, and general vision, assessing how these components affect an individual's functioning. Health literacy, while an important aspect of overall health and well-being, pertains more to a person's ability to obtain, process, and understand health information rather than their visual capabilities. Therefore, it falls outside the scope of what the VFQ assesses, making it the correct answer to the question. Understanding this distinction is crucial for recognizing how functional scales are designed to measure specific domains related to visual health and their implications for patient care and quality of life.