Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Upgraded Final Exam

CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT UPGRADED FINAL EXAM Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? A. Migraines B. Diabetes C. Nystagmus D. Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER -D. COnjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER -History What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? - CORRECT ANSWER -Do you have blurred vision? The term used to rear to symptoms due to uncorrected refractive error is ... - CORRECT ANSWER asthenopia Symptoms associated with a red, irritated, bloodshot eye are most likely due to a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER -conjunctivits Which of the following MOST qualifies as a chief complaint? A. Current medications B. Munson's sign C. eye fatigue D. Exophoria - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Eye fatigue Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a patient's history? A. Scholiosis B. Keratoconus C. Hemophilia D. Cholesteremia - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Keratoconus Which of the following symptoms requires prompt attention? A. Diplopia B. Halos around lights C. Pain in the eye D. Sudden loss of vision - CORRECT ANSWER -D. sudden loss of vision After introduction to the patient, one of the first items that should be obtained as part of history taking is... - CORRECT ANSWER -the chief complaint or reason for the patient's visit When a patient complains of diplopia, why is it important to ask if the second image does away after closing one eye? - CORRECT ANSWER -To determine the type of dup;opia the patient is experiencing In general, which types of allures should be discussed with the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -medication and contact allergies Of the following conditions, which one is least likely to cause transient loss of vision? A. Papilledema B. Carotid artery disease