COA Practice Test Questions And
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When recording chief complaint the assistant should include - ANSWER-only facts
stated by patient
close examination of the lids, lashes, cornea, and lens can be accomplished with -
ANSWER-biomicroscopy
in the snellen acuity recording chart the reading 20/100 the number "100" represents -
ANSWER-distance in feet at which a normal eye can see a particular line on the chart
If pinhole acuity test is for to improve a patients poor visual acuity the patient potentially
has - ANSWER-a refractive error
Jaeger notations, snellen M units and distance equivalence are various units of
measuring - ANSWER-near acuity
Having a patient follow a finger in the 6 cardinal positions of gaze is a method of
evaluating - ANSWER-extraocular muscle function
The prism and alternate cover test is used to evaluate - ANSWER-measure deviation in
a misaligned eye
What procedure must be performed before dilation drops are instilled - ANSWER-
swinging light-test
In normal consensual reaction, when light is directed into pupil of one eye, the pupil of
the other eye should - ANSWER-constrict
What test evaluates disturbance or defects in the central visual field - ANSWER-amsler
grid
Indirect ophthalmoscopy provides a ____ view of the fundus than direct opthamoscopy -
ANSWER-wider
The microbe most likely to cause recurrent fever blisters is - ANSWER-herpes virus
A corneal abrasion caused by a tree twig is most likely to cause a - ANSWER-fungal
infection
, Who is most at risk for developing an ocular infection by protozoa acanthamoeba? -
ANSWER-Patients who muse homemade contact solution
Intraocular pressure is measured by flattening a small area in the central cornea -
ANSWER-applanation tonometry
A reading of 3 on the Goldman tonometer dial indicates an IOP of - ANSWER-30 mm
Hg
Gonioscopy is a procedure used to view what portion of the eye - ANSWER-structures
of the anterior chamber angle
What drug is most helpful when performing a dilated fundus exam and an objective
refraction on a pediatric patient - ANSWER-cycloplegic
What two drugs can stimulate an angle closure attack - ANSWER-mydriatics and
cycloplegics
topical anesthetics are most often used to - ANSWER-prevent discomfort during
diagnostic procedures
Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an
orderly sequence? - ANSWER-History
The primary purpose of standard precautions is - ANSWER-to reduce the opportunity
for harmful microbes to flourish and threaten patients and medical personel
A tonometer tip is best disinfected with - ANSWER-germicide or alcohol
sterilization is best defined as - ANSWER-the destruction of all microbes
an autoclave is used to - ANSWER-sterilize medical materials by means of pressurized
moist heat
If ophthalmic medical assistant accidentally touches the sterile functional surface of a
disposable instrument then the in the instrument should be - ANSWER-discarded,
regardless of the cost
Ophthalmic medical assistants with open cuts on their hands should - ANSWER-wear
gloves to protect patients and themselves
What part of the comprehensive eye exam should include inspection of the visible part
of lacrimal apparatus - ANSWER-External exam
An infection caused when the eye has been penetrated with a contaminated metal
fragment is an example of - ANSWER-direct-contact transmission
Answers 100% Verified
When recording chief complaint the assistant should include - ANSWER-only facts
stated by patient
close examination of the lids, lashes, cornea, and lens can be accomplished with -
ANSWER-biomicroscopy
in the snellen acuity recording chart the reading 20/100 the number "100" represents -
ANSWER-distance in feet at which a normal eye can see a particular line on the chart
If pinhole acuity test is for to improve a patients poor visual acuity the patient potentially
has - ANSWER-a refractive error
Jaeger notations, snellen M units and distance equivalence are various units of
measuring - ANSWER-near acuity
Having a patient follow a finger in the 6 cardinal positions of gaze is a method of
evaluating - ANSWER-extraocular muscle function
The prism and alternate cover test is used to evaluate - ANSWER-measure deviation in
a misaligned eye
What procedure must be performed before dilation drops are instilled - ANSWER-
swinging light-test
In normal consensual reaction, when light is directed into pupil of one eye, the pupil of
the other eye should - ANSWER-constrict
What test evaluates disturbance or defects in the central visual field - ANSWER-amsler
grid
Indirect ophthalmoscopy provides a ____ view of the fundus than direct opthamoscopy -
ANSWER-wider
The microbe most likely to cause recurrent fever blisters is - ANSWER-herpes virus
A corneal abrasion caused by a tree twig is most likely to cause a - ANSWER-fungal
infection
, Who is most at risk for developing an ocular infection by protozoa acanthamoeba? -
ANSWER-Patients who muse homemade contact solution
Intraocular pressure is measured by flattening a small area in the central cornea -
ANSWER-applanation tonometry
A reading of 3 on the Goldman tonometer dial indicates an IOP of - ANSWER-30 mm
Hg
Gonioscopy is a procedure used to view what portion of the eye - ANSWER-structures
of the anterior chamber angle
What drug is most helpful when performing a dilated fundus exam and an objective
refraction on a pediatric patient - ANSWER-cycloplegic
What two drugs can stimulate an angle closure attack - ANSWER-mydriatics and
cycloplegics
topical anesthetics are most often used to - ANSWER-prevent discomfort during
diagnostic procedures
Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an
orderly sequence? - ANSWER-History
The primary purpose of standard precautions is - ANSWER-to reduce the opportunity
for harmful microbes to flourish and threaten patients and medical personel
A tonometer tip is best disinfected with - ANSWER-germicide or alcohol
sterilization is best defined as - ANSWER-the destruction of all microbes
an autoclave is used to - ANSWER-sterilize medical materials by means of pressurized
moist heat
If ophthalmic medical assistant accidentally touches the sterile functional surface of a
disposable instrument then the in the instrument should be - ANSWER-discarded,
regardless of the cost
Ophthalmic medical assistants with open cuts on their hands should - ANSWER-wear
gloves to protect patients and themselves
What part of the comprehensive eye exam should include inspection of the visible part
of lacrimal apparatus - ANSWER-External exam
An infection caused when the eye has been penetrated with a contaminated metal
fragment is an example of - ANSWER-direct-contact transmission
