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What this question is testing
Objective: Tonometry: normal IOP
Prompt focus: Normal intraocular pressure is generally considered to be:
Why the correct answer works
10 to 21 mmHg
10 to 21 mmHg.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Normal IOP ranges from approximately 10 to 21 mmHg, with diurnal variation. Pressures above 21 mmHg are considered ocular hypertension and warrant evaluation for glaucoma.
Simple analogy
Think of tonometry: normal iop like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.