The nurse is performing a vision examination. Which of these charts is most widely used for vision examinations?
a. Snellen
b. Shetllen
c. Smoollen
d. Schwellon
ANS: A
The Snellen eye chart is most widely used for vision examinations. The other options are not tests for vision examinations.
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