Question

When testing near vision, the nurse should position printed text how many inches away from the patient?

1) 20
2) 18
3) 16
4) 14

Answer 1

Printed text should be placed 14 inches ( option 4) away from the patient when testing near vision to accurately check their reading distance.

Step-by-step explanation:

When testing near vision, the nurse should position printed text 14 inches away from the patient. This distance is generally considered the standard reading distance for checking a person's near vision correctly. In an optometry office, various other tests, like the use of a Snellen chart, might be conducted to check for visual acuity at farther distances.