Visual acuity is most commonly tested in the field setting by which of the following techniques?
a. The paramedic holds up several fingers a few feet from the patient's face and asks a series of questions.
b. The paramedic places a Snellen chart in a patient's house and conducts the examination in a usual manner.
c. The paramedic uses a modified Snellen chart in the back of the ambulance while en route to the hospital.
d. Visual acuity cannot be tested in the prehospital environment because of a lack of resources.
Answer: a. The paramedic holds up several fingers a few feet from the patient's face and asks a series of questions.
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