Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review with questions and answers

A history is obtained by: a. asking a series of organized & specitic questions b. observing the patient's actions in the exam room c. allowing the patient to discuss anything he or she wishes d. asking the same question of each patient during every exam -ans-- A. asking a series of organized & specific questions The history should be recorded: a. by writing down the patient's entire story, word-for-word b. by condensing the patient's story, including pertinent facts c. by interpreting the patient's story & suggesting a diagnosis d. by copying patient information from a questionnaire -ans-- B. by condensing the patient's story, including pertinent facts When taking a history on a school-aged child, it is important to: a. listen only to the parent's account of the illness b. listen only to the child's account of the illness c. talk to the parent outside of the child's hearing d. get an account of the illness from both the parent & child -ans-- D. get an account of the illness from both the parent & child Which of the following statements if false? a. A thorough history can direct a physician toward a final diagnosis. b. All information given by the patient can be shred with insurance companies without patient permission. c. Statements made by the patient should lead the assistant into additional questions that can be asked. d. All patient information is private unless a consent release from is signed. -ans-- B. All information given by the patient can be shred with insurance companies without patient permission. Which of the following is not a part of a history? a. presenting complaint b. medications currently used c. family eye disease