Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Practice Test – Comprehensive Questions and Answers
Study Guide
A patient's history of pain and low vision could be attributed to
A. acute glaucoma
B. strabismus
C. stroke
D. subconjunctival hemorrhage - ANS ✔✔ A. acute glaucoma
Which of the following is a symptom?
A. flakes on the eye lashes
B. flashes of lights
C. red eye
D. swollen lid - ANS ✔✔B. flashes of lights
under what heading should the onset of current symptoms be recorded?
A. current medication
B. past history
C. physical signs
D. present illness - ANS ✔✔D. present illness
what is a contraindication of contact lens wear?
A. seizure disorders
B. strabismus as a child
C. high blood pressure
D. cataracts - ANS ✔✔A. seizure disorders
Study Guide
A patient's history of pain and low vision could be attributed to
A. acute glaucoma
B. strabismus
C. stroke
D. subconjunctival hemorrhage - ANS ✔✔ A. acute glaucoma
Which of the following is a symptom?
A. flakes on the eye lashes
B. flashes of lights
C. red eye
D. swollen lid - ANS ✔✔B. flashes of lights
under what heading should the onset of current symptoms be recorded?
A. current medication
B. past history
C. physical signs
D. present illness - ANS ✔✔D. present illness
what is a contraindication of contact lens wear?
A. seizure disorders
B. strabismus as a child
C. high blood pressure
D. cataracts - ANS ✔✔A. seizure disorders