COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) Tests Compilation Bundle

abduction correct answer: The movement of the eye outward toward the temple. aberrometry correct answer: The measurement of optical aberrations of the visual system using a device called a wavefront analyzer or an aberrometer. abrasion correct answer: A scratch. abscess correct answer: ...

When recording chief complaint the assistant should include correct answer: only facts stated by patient close examination of the lids, lashes, cornea, and lens can be accomplished with correct answer: biomicroscopy in the snellen acuity recording chart the reading 20/100 the number "100" ...

4 Oculoplastic surgeries correct answer: Ptosis, blepharoplasty, enucleation, evisceration 7 Corneal surgeries correct answer: Keratoplasty, pterygium, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, PTK, RK 2 Oculomotor surgeries correct answer: Resection and recession Tests for Cataract surgeries correct answer: ...

The specific reason a patient is being seen for an eye exam is referred to as the A. patient history B. chief complaint C. status of the patient's visual acuity D. onset of any current vision problems correct answer: B. chief complaint The chief complaint should be recorded in the pati...

How are systemic medications administered? correct answer: Orally, injection (subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or intravenously How should drops be properly instilled into a patient's eye? correct answer: Into the lower cul de sac (lower fornix) What does the term idiosyncrasy refer to wi...

The "presenting complaint" is? correct answer: The main reason that the patient has come to the office. A mother brings in her 4 year old son. The mother says he has a lazy eye. What do you need to find out? correct answer: What does she mean by "lazy eye". A patient with heart problems?...

A history is obtained by: correct answer: asking a series of organized and specific questions The history should be recorded: correct answer: by condensing the patient's story, including pertinent facts When taking a history on a school-aged child, it is important to: correct answer: get a...

When should the consent form for surgery be completed? correct answer: Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered In what position is the patient placed during surgery? correct answer: Supine What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? correct answer: Emergenc...

What does the abbreviation JCAHPO stand for? correct answer: Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant? correct answer: Performing certain diagnostic tests Which eye care professional is a medical doct...

What common medium is used to culture microorganisms? correct answer: Agar A disadvantage of chemical-based rigid contact lens care systems is? correct answer: Irritation What is the term for drooping upper eyelids? correct answer: Ptosis A fibrovascular growth of the actinally damaged c...

Rose bengal is a stain that is helpful in identifying correct answer: keratoconjunctivits Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? correct answer: Conjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? correct answer...

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 correct answer: A. asking a series of...

A Scan biometry measurements are essential before what type of Surgery ? correct answer: Cataract Surgery A Scan Biometry is used to measure the ? correct answer: Axial length of the eye A scan biometry and keratometry readings are used to determine ? correct answer: The power needed for ...

Jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. correct answer: Vitreous Tiny clumps of cells or other material inside the vitreous. These look like small specks, strings or clouds moving in your field of vision. correct answer: Eye Floaters Leading cause of severe, irreversible visio...