Asked by Robin Wescott on Jul 28, 2024
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A patient's vision is recorded as 20/30 when the Snellen eye chart is used. How should the nurse interpret these results?
A) At 30 feet the patient can read the entire chart.
B) The patient can read at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 30 feet.
C) The patient can read the chart from 20 feet in the O.S. and 30 feet in the O.D.
D) The patient can read from 30 feet what a person with normal vision can read from 20 feet.
Snellen Eye Chart
A chart used to measure visual acuity, consisting of rows of letters decreasing in size, used by healthcare professionals during eye examinations.
- Comprehend the techniques and instruments employed in evaluating visual sharpness and ocular wellness.
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Zahraa KasbatiAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The top number indicates the distance the person is standing from the chart; the denominator gives the distance at which a normal eye can see.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the techniques and instruments employed in evaluating visual sharpness and ocular wellness.