Preparing for the COA Exam (BSM
Course) with Correct Solutions
Lens - ANSWER-Cataract surgery is performed on which anatomical structure?
DM - ANSWER-Exudates and Heme are ocular manifestations of what systemic
disease?
Pancreas - ANSWER-Insulin is created in which gland?
Adrenal - ANSWER-Adrenaline is created in which in which gland?
Architects - ANSWER-Safety glasses need not be worn by which of the following
workers?
Reduce the dose as directed - ANSWER-If a patient is using prednisone eye drops or
taking the medication orally, it is important that they:
Focus on the large light in the bowl - ANSWER-When instructing a patient about a
Humphrey Visual Field test you must include which of the following directions:
Epilation - ANSWER-The removal of an eyelash for trichiasis is called:
Oral antibiotics, lid scrubs, warm compresses - ANSWER-A patient diagnosed with
acne rosacea and blepharitis might be treated with
From the forehead to the cheekbone - ANSWER-A pressure patch should be applied
False - ANSWER-It is against HIPAA regulations to inform patients that an emergency
caused the doctor to run behind. True/False
Emergent - ANSWER-A patient calling with symptoms of pain, haloes, and nausea
should be classified as:
Policies and Procedures Manual - ANSWER-The office manual that describes the
acceptable standards of care throughout the patient visit is called the:
20/40 - ANSWER-In most states, the DMV/RMV form must be completed by an eye
care provider when the patient's vision falls below:
Systolic over diastolic - ANSWER-Which of the following statements is correct regarding
a blood pressure reading of 150/170?
, 30:2 - ANSWER-In the 2010 CPR guidelines published ;by the American Heart
Association, the recommended compression:breath ratio for an adult is:
Regular - ANSWER-The principal meridians are perpendicular in _____ astigmatism.
Measure an ocular mass - ANSWER-In addition to measuring asial length, A-Scans can
be utilized to:
Optic Nerve Fiber Layers - ANSWER-The GDx measures
Moorefield's Eye Hospital - ANSWER-The HRT compares the patient's likelihood for
developing or the progression of glaucoma with averages compiled at the:
Axial Length and Keratometry - ANSWER-When calculating the IOL power to be
inserted during cataract surgery, what two measurements must be provided?
Cornea, iris, limbus - ANSWER-The depth of the anterior chamber is the space between
the back of the _______ and the front of the _____ and is measured at the _____?
Pachymeter - ANSWER-The instrument used to measure corneal thickness is called
the:
Once a day - ANSWER-How often should the IOL Master be calibrated?
Lower nasal fornix - ANSWER-Where are Schirmer strips placed when testing a
patient's tear production?
10 - ANSWER-When testing tear BUT, if the first break in the tear film occurs under
_____ seconds, the patient is considered to have Dry Eyes.
Rose Bengal - ANSWER-The strips of dye that are used to detect damaged superficial
corneal and conjunctival cells are known as:
Four times a day - ANSWER-When a medication is prescribed qid, the patient should
use it:
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - ANSWER-Dorzolamide is an example of which class of
glaucoma medications?
Headache - ANSWER-A side effect of a drug may be
Rebound Effect - ANSWER-When patients discontinue steroid drops prematurely, they
may experience a(n):
Fundus - ANSWER-The posterior pole is included in an image of the:
Course) with Correct Solutions
Lens - ANSWER-Cataract surgery is performed on which anatomical structure?
DM - ANSWER-Exudates and Heme are ocular manifestations of what systemic
disease?
Pancreas - ANSWER-Insulin is created in which gland?
Adrenal - ANSWER-Adrenaline is created in which in which gland?
Architects - ANSWER-Safety glasses need not be worn by which of the following
workers?
Reduce the dose as directed - ANSWER-If a patient is using prednisone eye drops or
taking the medication orally, it is important that they:
Focus on the large light in the bowl - ANSWER-When instructing a patient about a
Humphrey Visual Field test you must include which of the following directions:
Epilation - ANSWER-The removal of an eyelash for trichiasis is called:
Oral antibiotics, lid scrubs, warm compresses - ANSWER-A patient diagnosed with
acne rosacea and blepharitis might be treated with
From the forehead to the cheekbone - ANSWER-A pressure patch should be applied
False - ANSWER-It is against HIPAA regulations to inform patients that an emergency
caused the doctor to run behind. True/False
Emergent - ANSWER-A patient calling with symptoms of pain, haloes, and nausea
should be classified as:
Policies and Procedures Manual - ANSWER-The office manual that describes the
acceptable standards of care throughout the patient visit is called the:
20/40 - ANSWER-In most states, the DMV/RMV form must be completed by an eye
care provider when the patient's vision falls below:
Systolic over diastolic - ANSWER-Which of the following statements is correct regarding
a blood pressure reading of 150/170?
, 30:2 - ANSWER-In the 2010 CPR guidelines published ;by the American Heart
Association, the recommended compression:breath ratio for an adult is:
Regular - ANSWER-The principal meridians are perpendicular in _____ astigmatism.
Measure an ocular mass - ANSWER-In addition to measuring asial length, A-Scans can
be utilized to:
Optic Nerve Fiber Layers - ANSWER-The GDx measures
Moorefield's Eye Hospital - ANSWER-The HRT compares the patient's likelihood for
developing or the progression of glaucoma with averages compiled at the:
Axial Length and Keratometry - ANSWER-When calculating the IOL power to be
inserted during cataract surgery, what two measurements must be provided?
Cornea, iris, limbus - ANSWER-The depth of the anterior chamber is the space between
the back of the _______ and the front of the _____ and is measured at the _____?
Pachymeter - ANSWER-The instrument used to measure corneal thickness is called
the:
Once a day - ANSWER-How often should the IOL Master be calibrated?
Lower nasal fornix - ANSWER-Where are Schirmer strips placed when testing a
patient's tear production?
10 - ANSWER-When testing tear BUT, if the first break in the tear film occurs under
_____ seconds, the patient is considered to have Dry Eyes.
Rose Bengal - ANSWER-The strips of dye that are used to detect damaged superficial
corneal and conjunctival cells are known as:
Four times a day - ANSWER-When a medication is prescribed qid, the patient should
use it:
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - ANSWER-Dorzolamide is an example of which class of
glaucoma medications?
Headache - ANSWER-A side effect of a drug may be
Rebound Effect - ANSWER-When patients discontinue steroid drops prematurely, they
may experience a(n):
Fundus - ANSWER-The posterior pole is included in an image of the:
