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CPO EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A
How should a paraoptometric handle a medical emergency in
the office? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Follow established protocols
and contact emergency services if necessary
What is an effective way to educate patients about UV
protection for their eyes? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Discuss the
risks of UV exposure and recommend sunglasses
Which of the following is a common treatment for glaucoma? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Prescription eye drops to reduce intraocular
pressure
What is the clear, cellophane-like tissue that lines the inside
surface of the eyelids? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Palpebral
conjunctiva
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What is the significance of the sclera in eye health? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ It provides protection and structural support to the
eyeball
What is the primary function of the retina? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ To convert light into neural signals
Which area of the retina is responsible for seeing detail? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Macula
What are common signs of glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Increased intraocular pressure and peripheral vision loss
What does the acronym AMD stand for in eye care? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔
Age-related macular degeneration
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To ensure effective communication, paraoptometric staff should
do what? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Actively listen and provide clear
explanations
Which test is commonly used to measure intraocular pressure? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Tonometry
What is the primary focus of the HIPAA regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Protecting patient privacy and ensuring the
security of health information
What term is used to describe the cornea changing to an
irregular cone shape? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Keratoconus
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What is the significance of the retinal exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ It helps in the early detection of diseases like
diabetes and hypertension
What is the center area of the lens that provides optical
correction for the patient's vision? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Optical zone
Which of the following lens materials is the most shatter-
resistant? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Polycarbonate
What is the primary role of a paraoptometric? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ To assist optometrists in providing patient care and
managing office tasks What method is commonly used to assess
color vision? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Ishihara plates
CPO EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A
How should a paraoptometric handle a medical emergency in
the office? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Follow established protocols
and contact emergency services if necessary
What is an effective way to educate patients about UV
protection for their eyes? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Discuss the
risks of UV exposure and recommend sunglasses
Which of the following is a common treatment for glaucoma? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Prescription eye drops to reduce intraocular
pressure
What is the clear, cellophane-like tissue that lines the inside
surface of the eyelids? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Palpebral
conjunctiva
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What is the significance of the sclera in eye health? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ It provides protection and structural support to the
eyeball
What is the primary function of the retina? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ To convert light into neural signals
Which area of the retina is responsible for seeing detail? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Macula
What are common signs of glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Increased intraocular pressure and peripheral vision loss
What does the acronym AMD stand for in eye care? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔
Age-related macular degeneration
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To ensure effective communication, paraoptometric staff should
do what? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Actively listen and provide clear
explanations
Which test is commonly used to measure intraocular pressure? -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Tonometry
What is the primary focus of the HIPAA regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Protecting patient privacy and ensuring the
security of health information
What term is used to describe the cornea changing to an
irregular cone shape? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Keratoconus
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What is the significance of the retinal exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ It helps in the early detection of diseases like
diabetes and hypertension
What is the center area of the lens that provides optical
correction for the patient's vision? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Optical zone
Which of the following lens materials is the most shatter-
resistant? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ Polycarbonate
What is the primary role of a paraoptometric? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ To assist optometrists in providing patient care and
managing office tasks What method is commonly used to assess
color vision? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ Ishihara plates
