13 August 2026
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)Test Exam 260
comprehensive questions |RECENT AND FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!! 2026!!
Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - correct answer-Chief complaint,
present illness, past ocular history, ocular medications, general medical and surgical history,
systemic medications, allergies, social history, and family history.
What are the parallel movements of the eyes from one gaze position to another? - correct
answer-Versions
What is the movement of one eye called? - correct answer-Duction
Versions and ductions are tested by using _______ to test the six pairs of _______
muscles. - correct answer-Six cardinal positions, yoke
The movement of the eye outward toward the temple is _______. - correct answerAbduction
When performing cover-uncover test, if the eye under the cover moves when uncovered,
it is a _______ which is a _______ deviation. - correct answer-Phoria, latent
What is the term for an obvious misalignment of the eye? - correct answer-Tropia
An outward deviation of the eye(s) is a(n) _______ and an inward deviation of the eye(s) is called
a(n) _______. - correct answer-Exodeviation, esodeviation
What is the term for the range of procedures used in medical environments to prevent the spread
of infectious microbes? - correct answer-Aseptic technique
Surgical instruments most resistant to corrosion are made of _______. - correct answer-Stainless
Steel
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When creating a sterile field the drapes are usually _______ to moisture to prevent contamination.
- correct answer-Impermeable
What is the most popular injected anesthetic for minor procedures? - correct answer-Lidocaine
When PRK is being performed, time remaining in the procedure should be announced in
increments of _______. - correct answer-10 seconds
Name the organism that is most destructive to the eye. - correct answer-Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
What procedure using an Argon Laser is thought to destroy areas of ischemic retina? - correct
answer-Panretinal photocoagulation or panretinal laser
What type of intraocular injection is made at the pars plana site with a needle and syringe of
medication? - correct answer-Intravitreal injection
Name the procedure that uses the following instruments: probes, syringe, lacrimal needle
(cannula), and punctum dilator. - correct answer-Lacrimal probing and irrigation
Name the two common facial nerve blocks. - correct answer-Van Lint and O'Brien technique
What intraocular injection infiltrates the soft tissue of the globe, rather than the muscle cone
itself? - correct answer-Peribulbar Anesthesia
The most important step in successful LASIK is care and preparation of the _______. - correct
answer-Microkeratome
Which ocular condition is commonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome? - correct answer-Dry
eyes (dry mouth is another finding of Sjogren's syndrome)
Which systemic disease can cause temporary fluctuations in refractive errors? - correct
answerDiabetes mellitus (DM)
Name the virus that causes a dendritic pattern of keratitis. - correct answer-Herpes simplex
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What is the ideal position for a patient who feels faint? - correct answer-Head lower that the heart
Where do you check pulse on an adult CPR patient? - correct answer-Neck (carotid pulse)
Increased thirst, excessive urine production, and increased hunger and weight loss are
characteristics of which endocrine disease? - correct answer-Diabetes insipidus
What finding can occur 6-8 hours after a metallic foreign body enters the cornea? - correct
answerRust ring
Why are alkali burns more serious than acid burns on the cornea? - correct answer-Alkali burns
penetrate deeper
Variability in the functions of levator and extraocular muscle is characteristic in which systemic
disease? - correct answer-Myasthenia gravis
Why is it important to specifically ask a patient about the medications they are taking? - correct
answer-Because certain medications may affect the eyes.
What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical
advice or a diagnosis? - correct answer-Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist
What is the term used for the reason for the patient's visit? - correct answer-Chief complaint
What elements are important in social history taking? - correct answer-Smoking, alcohol, and drug
use
Prior use of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents is part of a patient's ________. - correct
answerPast ocular history
Pertinent family history of a patient should include which relatives? - correct answer-Parents,
grandparents, and genetic siblings
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)Test Exam 260
comprehensive questions |RECENT AND FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!! 2026!!
Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - correct answer-Chief complaint,
present illness, past ocular history, ocular medications, general medical and surgical history,
systemic medications, allergies, social history, and family history.
What are the parallel movements of the eyes from one gaze position to another? - correct
answer-Versions
What is the movement of one eye called? - correct answer-Duction
Versions and ductions are tested by using _______ to test the six pairs of _______
muscles. - correct answer-Six cardinal positions, yoke
The movement of the eye outward toward the temple is _______. - correct answerAbduction
When performing cover-uncover test, if the eye under the cover moves when uncovered,
it is a _______ which is a _______ deviation. - correct answer-Phoria, latent
What is the term for an obvious misalignment of the eye? - correct answer-Tropia
An outward deviation of the eye(s) is a(n) _______ and an inward deviation of the eye(s) is called
a(n) _______. - correct answer-Exodeviation, esodeviation
What is the term for the range of procedures used in medical environments to prevent the spread
of infectious microbes? - correct answer-Aseptic technique
Surgical instruments most resistant to corrosion are made of _______. - correct answer-Stainless
Steel
,13 August 2026
When creating a sterile field the drapes are usually _______ to moisture to prevent contamination.
- correct answer-Impermeable
What is the most popular injected anesthetic for minor procedures? - correct answer-Lidocaine
When PRK is being performed, time remaining in the procedure should be announced in
increments of _______. - correct answer-10 seconds
Name the organism that is most destructive to the eye. - correct answer-Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
What procedure using an Argon Laser is thought to destroy areas of ischemic retina? - correct
answer-Panretinal photocoagulation or panretinal laser
What type of intraocular injection is made at the pars plana site with a needle and syringe of
medication? - correct answer-Intravitreal injection
Name the procedure that uses the following instruments: probes, syringe, lacrimal needle
(cannula), and punctum dilator. - correct answer-Lacrimal probing and irrigation
Name the two common facial nerve blocks. - correct answer-Van Lint and O'Brien technique
What intraocular injection infiltrates the soft tissue of the globe, rather than the muscle cone
itself? - correct answer-Peribulbar Anesthesia
The most important step in successful LASIK is care and preparation of the _______. - correct
answer-Microkeratome
Which ocular condition is commonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome? - correct answer-Dry
eyes (dry mouth is another finding of Sjogren's syndrome)
Which systemic disease can cause temporary fluctuations in refractive errors? - correct
answerDiabetes mellitus (DM)
Name the virus that causes a dendritic pattern of keratitis. - correct answer-Herpes simplex
, 13 August 2026
What is the ideal position for a patient who feels faint? - correct answer-Head lower that the heart
Where do you check pulse on an adult CPR patient? - correct answer-Neck (carotid pulse)
Increased thirst, excessive urine production, and increased hunger and weight loss are
characteristics of which endocrine disease? - correct answer-Diabetes insipidus
What finding can occur 6-8 hours after a metallic foreign body enters the cornea? - correct
answerRust ring
Why are alkali burns more serious than acid burns on the cornea? - correct answer-Alkali burns
penetrate deeper
Variability in the functions of levator and extraocular muscle is characteristic in which systemic
disease? - correct answer-Myasthenia gravis
Why is it important to specifically ask a patient about the medications they are taking? - correct
answer-Because certain medications may affect the eyes.
What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical
advice or a diagnosis? - correct answer-Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist
What is the term used for the reason for the patient's visit? - correct answer-Chief complaint
What elements are important in social history taking? - correct answer-Smoking, alcohol, and drug
use
Prior use of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents is part of a patient's ________. - correct
answerPast ocular history
Pertinent family history of a patient should include which relatives? - correct answer-Parents,
grandparents, and genetic siblings
