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Optometrist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - Assigned 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. State
The person generally responsible for grinding or duplicating lenses is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist C. Oculist - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Optician
A doctor of medicine specializing in surgery is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist D. OMP - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Offer
medical diagnoses - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Offer medical diagnoses
,A person who collects patient data, administers tests of the patient's visual
capabilities, and assists in office management would best be described as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified
Office Administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. What kind of problems are you
having?
2. How long has it been going on?
3. Is it getting worse?
4. Does it affect your vision?
5. Does anything make it better?
When a staff member receives a call but is busy with a patient, the person
answering the phone should politely ask... - CORRECT ANSWER - for a
return # or if someone else might be of assistance
Prior to scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Make certain that the purpose of the visit is known to
schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system? - CORRECT
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. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of
disclosure
D. Unlimited PHI disclosure for staff developing criteria - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve
purpose of disclosure
, Lacrimal Gland - CORRECT ANSWER - the gland that supplies most of the
tears to the eye. Located superior and temporal to the eye and behind the orbital
rim
Lacrimal Duct - CORRECT ANSWER - the drainage system for tears. As tears
are produced by the lacrimal gland, they drain through the lacrimal duct to reach
the surface of the eye
Nasolacrimal Duct - CORRECT ANSWER - the drainage system for the tears
to leave the eye. It is connected to the nasal passage. This is why the nose runs
when one cries
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER - the white portion of the eye made up of a
tough, fibrous tissue that gives shape and structure to the eyeball
Orbit - CORRECT ANSWER - the bony socket that contains the eye and most
of its accessory organs. The roof, medial wall and floor are very thin and can be
easily damage by injury, infection or tumors
Sinuses - CORRECT ANSWER - air spaces within the bones. Poor drainage,
infection, or cancerous enlargement of the sinuses may cause headaches, pain
around eye, or pain from behind the eye
Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - the clear, cellophane-like tissue that
covers the sclera and the inside surface of the eyelids.
Palpebral Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - Lines the lids
Bulbar Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - Covers the sclera
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Optometrist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - Assigned 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. State
The person generally responsible for grinding or duplicating lenses is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist C. Oculist - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Optician
A doctor of medicine specializing in surgery is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist D. OMP - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Offer
medical diagnoses - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Offer medical diagnoses
,A person who collects patient data, administers tests of the patient's visual
capabilities, and assists in office management would best be described as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified
Office Administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. What kind of problems are you
having?
2. How long has it been going on?
3. Is it getting worse?
4. Does it affect your vision?
5. Does anything make it better?
When a staff member receives a call but is busy with a patient, the person
answering the phone should politely ask... - CORRECT ANSWER - for a
return # or if someone else might be of assistance
Prior to scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Make certain that the purpose of the visit is known to
schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system? - CORRECT
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. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of
disclosure
D. Unlimited PHI disclosure for staff developing criteria - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve
purpose of disclosure
, Lacrimal Gland - CORRECT ANSWER - the gland that supplies most of the
tears to the eye. Located superior and temporal to the eye and behind the orbital
rim
Lacrimal Duct - CORRECT ANSWER - the drainage system for tears. As tears
are produced by the lacrimal gland, they drain through the lacrimal duct to reach
the surface of the eye
Nasolacrimal Duct - CORRECT ANSWER - the drainage system for the tears
to leave the eye. It is connected to the nasal passage. This is why the nose runs
when one cries
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER - the white portion of the eye made up of a
tough, fibrous tissue that gives shape and structure to the eyeball
Orbit - CORRECT ANSWER - the bony socket that contains the eye and most
of its accessory organs. The roof, medial wall and floor are very thin and can be
easily damage by injury, infection or tumors
Sinuses - CORRECT ANSWER - air spaces within the bones. Poor drainage,
infection, or cancerous enlargement of the sinuses may cause headaches, pain
around eye, or pain from behind the eye
Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - the clear, cellophane-like tissue that
covers the sclera and the inside surface of the eyelids.
Palpebral Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - Lines the lids
Bulbar Conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER - Covers the sclera
