A patient is being tested for visual acuity. What distance from the eyes should the patient hold the visual acuity chart during this testing?
a. 3 feet
b. 1 foot
c. 14 inches
d. 20 inches
ANS: C
When being tested for visual acuity, the patient should hold a handheld visual acuity chart approximately 14 inches from the eyes. A. B. D. These distances are inappropriate when testing a patient for visual acuity.
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