Question

a client performs the test for distant visual acuity and scores 20/50. how should the nurse most accurately interpret this finding?
at 20 feet from the chart, the client sees what a person with good vision can see at 50 feet.
when 50 feet from the chart, the client can see better than a person standing at 20 feet.
client did not wear their glasses for this test and therefore it is not accurate.
client can read the 20/50 line correctly and two other letters on the line above.

Explanation:

Visual acuity of 20/50 means at 20 feet client sees what normal - vision person sees at 50 feet.

Answer:

A. At 20 feet from the chart, the client sees what a person with good vision can see at 50 feet.