JCAT COA Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following conditions is not hereditary?
A. Migraines
B. Diabetes
C. Nystagmus
D. Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER D. Conjuctivitis
Which statement is true regarding documenting the pt's complaints?
A. You should attempt to interpret and expand on the pt's statements
B. You should attempt to use the pt's exact words
C. You should suggest to the pt the description you think is best
D. You should pursue areas the pt is unwilling to discuss with you - CORRECT ANSWER B.
You should attempt to use the pt's exact words
What is an important question to ask patient that complains of a "red eye"?
A. Do you have blurred vision
B. Do you see flashing lights?
C. Do you wear glasses?
D. Do you see floaters? - CORRECT ANSWER A. Do you have blurred vision
What is the term that describes an uncorrected refractive error? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ametropia
In what condition will the pt describe symptoms of a red and irritated red eye? - CORRECT
ANSWER Conjuctivitis
Which of the following most qualifies as a chief complaint?
A. Current Medications
B. Munson's Sign
,C. Eye Fatigue
D. Exophoria - CORRECT ANSWER C. Eye Fatigue
Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a pt's history?
A. Scoliosis
B. Keratoconus
C. Hemophilia
D. Hypercholestermia - CORRECT ANSWER B. Keratoconus
Which of the following statements require prompt attention?
A. Diplopia
B. Pain in the eye
C. Sudden loss of vision
D. Halos around lights - CORRECT ANSWER D. Halos around lights
After introduction to the pt, which is one of the first items that should be obtained as part of history
taking?
A. Medication and dosage
B. Chief Complaint
C. Allergy History
D. Family medical history - CORRECT ANSWER B. Chief Complaint
In what condition is Potential Acuity Meter a useful test? - CORRECT ANSWER Cataracts
Near vision charts should be held how many inches form the eye? - CORRECT ANSWER 14-
16 inches
Which of the following test could cause an increase in visual acuity of a pt with an uncorrected
refractive error?
A. Confrontation Testing
B. Pinhole Occluder
, C. Maddox Rod
D. Placido Disc - CORRECT ANSWER B. Pinhole Occluder
What is the recommended distance used for assessing distance acuity? - CORRECT ANSWER
20 feet
What would you record as visual acuity of a person who is able to see clearly see an object at 20 feet
that can be seen at 60 feet by a person with no refractive error? - CORRECT ANSWER 20/60
What does the numerator stand for in the 20/20 notation? - CORRECT ANSWER Distance
from the patients eyes to the chart
Which statement is true regarding the snellen chart?
A. The normal eye can distinguish two points separated by an angle of 5 minutes of arc
B. By convention, visual acuity charts are constructed so that sections of the letters subtend 1 minute
of arc
C. Each letter is printed on squares made up of 10 parts in each direction so that the whole letter
subtends an angle of 10 minutes of arc
D. Distance visual acuity can only be tested at a distance of 20 feet - CORRECT ANSWER A.
The normal eye can distinguish two points separated by an angle of 5 minutes of arc
What is the first step if your pt is unable to read the largest letter on the shellen chart? - CORRECT
ANSWER Count Fingers
At what age would you expect an infant to start reaching for toys? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6
months
What is the most common way to record visual acuity in infants and preverbal children?
A. MCS
B. CSM
C. MCG
D. CMG - CORRECT ANSWER B. CSM (Central Steady Motion)
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following conditions is not hereditary?
A. Migraines
B. Diabetes
C. Nystagmus
D. Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER D. Conjuctivitis
Which statement is true regarding documenting the pt's complaints?
A. You should attempt to interpret and expand on the pt's statements
B. You should attempt to use the pt's exact words
C. You should suggest to the pt the description you think is best
D. You should pursue areas the pt is unwilling to discuss with you - CORRECT ANSWER B.
You should attempt to use the pt's exact words
What is an important question to ask patient that complains of a "red eye"?
A. Do you have blurred vision
B. Do you see flashing lights?
C. Do you wear glasses?
D. Do you see floaters? - CORRECT ANSWER A. Do you have blurred vision
What is the term that describes an uncorrected refractive error? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ametropia
In what condition will the pt describe symptoms of a red and irritated red eye? - CORRECT
ANSWER Conjuctivitis
Which of the following most qualifies as a chief complaint?
A. Current Medications
B. Munson's Sign
,C. Eye Fatigue
D. Exophoria - CORRECT ANSWER C. Eye Fatigue
Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a pt's history?
A. Scoliosis
B. Keratoconus
C. Hemophilia
D. Hypercholestermia - CORRECT ANSWER B. Keratoconus
Which of the following statements require prompt attention?
A. Diplopia
B. Pain in the eye
C. Sudden loss of vision
D. Halos around lights - CORRECT ANSWER D. Halos around lights
After introduction to the pt, which is one of the first items that should be obtained as part of history
taking?
A. Medication and dosage
B. Chief Complaint
C. Allergy History
D. Family medical history - CORRECT ANSWER B. Chief Complaint
In what condition is Potential Acuity Meter a useful test? - CORRECT ANSWER Cataracts
Near vision charts should be held how many inches form the eye? - CORRECT ANSWER 14-
16 inches
Which of the following test could cause an increase in visual acuity of a pt with an uncorrected
refractive error?
A. Confrontation Testing
B. Pinhole Occluder
, C. Maddox Rod
D. Placido Disc - CORRECT ANSWER B. Pinhole Occluder
What is the recommended distance used for assessing distance acuity? - CORRECT ANSWER
20 feet
What would you record as visual acuity of a person who is able to see clearly see an object at 20 feet
that can be seen at 60 feet by a person with no refractive error? - CORRECT ANSWER 20/60
What does the numerator stand for in the 20/20 notation? - CORRECT ANSWER Distance
from the patients eyes to the chart
Which statement is true regarding the snellen chart?
A. The normal eye can distinguish two points separated by an angle of 5 minutes of arc
B. By convention, visual acuity charts are constructed so that sections of the letters subtend 1 minute
of arc
C. Each letter is printed on squares made up of 10 parts in each direction so that the whole letter
subtends an angle of 10 minutes of arc
D. Distance visual acuity can only be tested at a distance of 20 feet - CORRECT ANSWER A.
The normal eye can distinguish two points separated by an angle of 5 minutes of arc
What is the first step if your pt is unable to read the largest letter on the shellen chart? - CORRECT
ANSWER Count Fingers
At what age would you expect an infant to start reaching for toys? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6
months
What is the most common way to record visual acuity in infants and preverbal children?
A. MCS
B. CSM
C. MCG
D. CMG - CORRECT ANSWER B. CSM (Central Steady Motion)
