2025-2026 CPO EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
Optometrist - ANSWER State License independent primary health care provider who
examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages disease and disorders of the visual system,
and the associated structures as well as diagnoses related systemic conditions.
Optometrist requirements - ANSWER Completion of a 4-year degree is followed by four
years of education and training from an accredited optometry school = OD. This may be
followed by a postgraduate training residency, but is not required for licensure.
Ophthalmologist - ANSWER Physician (doctor of medicine, MD; doctor of osteopathy,
DO) who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system and in the
treatment of eye disease and injury.
Ophthalmologist requirements - ANSWER 4-year undergraduate, 4+ years of medical
school, one year internship and 3+ years of specialized training in eyecare, surgery, and
disease. They are state licensed as physicians and surgeons
Paraoptometric - ANSWER Woks under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of
optometry. Collects patient data, administers routine and technical tests of the patient's
visual capabilities, and assists in office management. May assist in providing primary
patient care examination and treatment services including contact lenses, low vision,
vision therapy and ophthalmic dispensing and office management. State laws may limit
or restrict paraoptometric duties.
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP)- ANSWERAssigned a variety of job duties
including, taking patient histories, administering tests and evaluations, taking eye
measurements for diagnoses purposes, and performing a variety of clinical skills. They
do not make surgical or medical diagnoses. Not licensed as independent practitioners.
Optician - ANSWER Prepares or dispenses eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, or related
,optical devises upon Rx. Duplicates, measures, adapts, fits and adjusts eyeglasses or
lenses to the face. Makes, verifies and delivers lenses, frames, and other specially
fabricated optical devises upon Rx.
Optician requirements - ANSWER May be apprenticeship trained or attend community
college program. Some states require opticians to be licensed.
An optometrist is licensed by which governing body?
A. State
B. Federal
C. County
D. Dept. of Law and Public Affairs
ANSWER A. State
The person who normally grinds or duplicates lenses is
A. Optometrist
B. Optician
C. Ophthalmologist
C. Oculist
ANSWER B. Optician
A medical doctor who specializes in surgery is
A. Optometrist
B. Optician
C. Ophthalmologist
D. OMP
ANSWER C. Ophthalmologist
, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Provide
medical diagnosis - ANSWER D. Provide medical diagnosis
A person who gathers information about patients, conducts tests of the patient's visual
abilities and aids in the management of the office would best be referred to as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified Office
Administrator - ANSWER A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions - ANSWER 1. What type of problems are you experiencing?
2. How long have you had this?
3. Is it improving/worsening?
4. Does it interfere with your vision?
5. Is there anything that improves it?
When a staff member is on the phone but their attention is required for a patient, the
person on the phone should ask politely. - ANSWER for a number to call back with, or if
there is anyone else who could assist them
Before scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first? - ANSWER Make
certain the purpose of the visit is known to schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system? - ANSWER Alphabetical
Which is not part of implementing HIPAA?
A. Identify those in your office whop need access to PHI to do their JOB
B. Further identify anyone else who may need access
C. Policies and procedures for routine disclosures would achieve the purpose of
disclosure
D. All PHI disclosure unlimited for staff developing criteria - ANSWER C. Policies and
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
Optometrist - ANSWER State License independent primary health care provider who
examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages disease and disorders of the visual system,
and the associated structures as well as diagnoses related systemic conditions.
Optometrist requirements - ANSWER Completion of a 4-year degree is followed by four
years of education and training from an accredited optometry school = OD. This may be
followed by a postgraduate training residency, but is not required for licensure.
Ophthalmologist - ANSWER Physician (doctor of medicine, MD; doctor of osteopathy,
DO) who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system and in the
treatment of eye disease and injury.
Ophthalmologist requirements - ANSWER 4-year undergraduate, 4+ years of medical
school, one year internship and 3+ years of specialized training in eyecare, surgery, and
disease. They are state licensed as physicians and surgeons
Paraoptometric - ANSWER Woks under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of
optometry. Collects patient data, administers routine and technical tests of the patient's
visual capabilities, and assists in office management. May assist in providing primary
patient care examination and treatment services including contact lenses, low vision,
vision therapy and ophthalmic dispensing and office management. State laws may limit
or restrict paraoptometric duties.
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP)- ANSWERAssigned a variety of job duties
including, taking patient histories, administering tests and evaluations, taking eye
measurements for diagnoses purposes, and performing a variety of clinical skills. They
do not make surgical or medical diagnoses. Not licensed as independent practitioners.
Optician - ANSWER Prepares or dispenses eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, or related
,optical devises upon Rx. Duplicates, measures, adapts, fits and adjusts eyeglasses or
lenses to the face. Makes, verifies and delivers lenses, frames, and other specially
fabricated optical devises upon Rx.
Optician requirements - ANSWER May be apprenticeship trained or attend community
college program. Some states require opticians to be licensed.
An optometrist is licensed by which governing body?
A. State
B. Federal
C. County
D. Dept. of Law and Public Affairs
ANSWER A. State
The person who normally grinds or duplicates lenses is
A. Optometrist
B. Optician
C. Ophthalmologist
C. Oculist
ANSWER B. Optician
A medical doctor who specializes in surgery is
A. Optometrist
B. Optician
C. Ophthalmologist
D. OMP
ANSWER C. Ophthalmologist
, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Provide
medical diagnosis - ANSWER D. Provide medical diagnosis
A person who gathers information about patients, conducts tests of the patient's visual
abilities and aids in the management of the office would best be referred to as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified Office
Administrator - ANSWER A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions - ANSWER 1. What type of problems are you experiencing?
2. How long have you had this?
3. Is it improving/worsening?
4. Does it interfere with your vision?
5. Is there anything that improves it?
When a staff member is on the phone but their attention is required for a patient, the
person on the phone should ask politely. - ANSWER for a number to call back with, or if
there is anyone else who could assist them
Before scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first? - ANSWER Make
certain the purpose of the visit is known to schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system? - ANSWER Alphabetical
Which is not part of implementing HIPAA?
A. Identify those in your office whop need access to PHI to do their JOB
B. Further identify anyone else who may need access
C. Policies and procedures for routine disclosures would achieve the purpose of
disclosure
D. All PHI disclosure unlimited for staff developing criteria - ANSWER C. Policies and
