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If a patient cannot read a chart at any distance, what would be the next appropriate visual acuity test?

  1. Finger counting
  2. Hand motion
  3. Light perception
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: A - If a patient cannot read a chart at any distance, finger counting would be the next appropriate visual acuity test.

The visual acuity test aims to determine a patient's visual clarity or sharpness of vision. Test with finger counting if the patient cannot read the chart at any distance. The distance at which they can accurately finger count can be used to determine visual acuity.

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