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Question 1

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The only eye care professional who is a medical doctor is the
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  • Optometrist
  • Ocularist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Orthoptist

Question 2

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A patient in need of a prosthetic eye would be referred to an
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  • Ocularist
  • Optician
  • Orthoptist
  • Optometrist

Question 3

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Of the following, the eye care professional who routinely fills prescriptions for eyeglasses is the
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  • Ocularist
  • Optician
  • Ophthalmic Medical Technician
  • Orthoptist

Question 4

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An ophthalmologist who concentrates on one area of the eye or focuses on a specific ocular disease is called
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  • An optician
  • An ocularist
  • An optometrist
  • A subspecialist

Question 5

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The level directly above certified ophthalmic medical assistant on JCAHPO'S certification ladder is
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  • Certified ophthalmic medical technologist
  • Certified ophthalmic registered nurse
  • Certified ophthalmic technician
  • Certified ophthalmic photographer

Question 6

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Of the following, the responsibility that routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant is
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  • Diagnosing certain conditions
  • Making prognostic estimates
  • Performing certain diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing treatment for certain problems

Question 7

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An ophthalmic medical assistant accidentally administers too many eyedrops to a patient's eye. The first action the assistant should take is to
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  • Apologize to the patient and thoroughly wash with water
  • Explain to the patient that the effects will be intensified
  • Tell the ophthalmologist, who will then decide how to handle the situation
  • Suggest that the patient remain in the office for awhile after the examination

Question 8

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While waiting for the ophthalmologist, an anxious patient asks the Ophthalmic Medical Assistant for the results of a recent test. The assistant should
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  • Explain that the ophthalmologist will discuss the results with the patient shortly
  • Discuss the results with the patient to reduce the level of anxiety
  • Reassure the patient that all is well and that the condition tested for is not serious
  • Politely tell the patient that another patient requires attention and leave the room

Question 9

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An ophthalmologist's office may disclose information regarding a patient's condition only when the individual seeking the information
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  • Is the patients spouse
  • Has received permission from the patient
  • Is the patient's employer
  • Is a member of the patient's immediate family

Question 10

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Of the following, the structure that is part of the ocular adnexa is the
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  • Cornea
  • Eyelid
  • Lens
  • Optic nerve

Question 11

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The medial rectus muscle rotates the eyes
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  • Inward towards the nose
  • Outward towards the temple
  • Downward and outward toward the temple
  • Downward and inward toward the nose

Question 12

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The membrane that lines the inner eyelid is the
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  • Bulbar conjuntiva
  • Epithelium
  • Palpebral conjunctiva
  • Tarsus

Question 13

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The tough, transparent membrane that provides about two thirds of the eye's focusing power is the
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  • Retina
  • Conjunctiva
  • Sclera
  • Cornea

Question 14

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The white tissue surroundind the cornea and forming the main structural component of the globe is the
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  • Cilisry body
  • Limbus
  • Sclera
  • Vitreous

Question 15

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The structures of the uveal tract, or uvea, are
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  • Iris, ciliary body, choroid
  • Iris, posterior chamber, ciliary body
  • Choroid, sclera, retina
  • Iris, lens, choroid

Question 16

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The clear, transparent fluid that fills the anterior chamber is called the
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  • Vitreous
  • Aqueous humor
  • Choroid
  • Tear film

Question 17

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The condition occurring most often in individuals over age 45 in which the lens can no longer change shape to focus at the near is
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  • Accomodation
  • Presbyopia
  • Glaucoma
  • Cataract

Question 18

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The primary function of the sphincter and dilator muscles is to
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  • Control the amount of light entering the inner part of the eye
  • Raise and lower the eyelid
  • Determine the direction and movement of the eyeball
  • Change the curvature of the lens

Question 19

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In this figure of the lacrimal system, the structures are correctly identified as
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  • (1) lacrimal sac (2) punctum (3) lacrimal gland
  • (1) lacrimal sac (2) nasolacrimal duct (3) lacrimal gland
  • (1) lacrimal gland (2) punctum (3) lacrimal sac
  • (1) lacrimal gland (2) lacrimal sac (3) punctum

Question 20

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Under normal conditions, aqueous fluid leaves the eye in the sequence
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  • Trabecular meshwork, through the canal of Schlemm, to the anterior chamber angle
  • Canal of Schlemm, through the trabecular meshwork, to the surface blood vessels
  • Anterior chamber angle, through trabecular meshwork, to canal Schlemm
  • Anterior chamber angle, through surface blood vessels, to trabecular meshwork

Question 21

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Injury or degeneration of the macula will most likely result in loss of
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  • Night or dim-light visioj
  • Peripheral vision
  • Distance vision
  • Detailed central vision

Question 22

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In this figure of the visual pathway, the structures are correctly identified as
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  • (1) visual cortex (2) optic tract (3) optic nerve
  • (1) optic nerve (2) optic chiasm (3) genticulate body
  • (1) optic chiasm (2) optic tract (3) genticulate body
  • (1) optic nerve (2) optic chiasm (3) visual cortex

Question 23

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The suffix -itis added to the name of a tissue or organ produces the medical term for
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  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Ischemia
  • Degeneration

Question 24

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A body part deprived of its normal blood supply due to blockage or breakage of a vessel is said to be
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  • Inflamed
  • Infected
  • Ischemic
  • Neoplastic

Question 25

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Diabetes Mellitus is an example of the type of disease process called
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  • Metabolic
  • infectious
  • Neoplastic
  • Degenerative

Question 26

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An abnormal change observed by a physician while examining a patient is referred to as
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  • An etiology
  • A symptom
  • A sign
  • A syndrome

Question 27

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When the orbital contents swell, pushing the eyeball forward, the resulting condition is termed
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  • Blepharitis
  • Exophthalmos
  • Ectropion
  • Exotropia

Question 28

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The term diplopia is used to describe
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  • Swelling from large amounts of fluid
  • Paralysis
  • Double vision
  • Deviation of one or both eyes

Question 29

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Treatment of congenital strabismus may include surgery of the
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  • Cornea
  • Eyelid
  • Retina
  • Eye muscles

Question 30

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Inward deviation of an eye that occurs only when the eye is covered is called
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  • Esophoria
  • Esotropia
  • Exophoria
  • Exotropia

Question 31

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Amblyopia referd to
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  • The continual movement of the eyes from side to side and up and down
  • The suppression of visual images from a deviating eye
  • The abnormal drooping of an upper eyelid
  • Three-dimensional visual perception

Question 32

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The term chalazion describes
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  • An inward turning of the eyelashes
  • A drooping upper eyelid
  • An inflammation of the lacrimal sac
  • A lump that develops after inflammation and infection of the meibomian glands

Question 33

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A condition of dry eyes is called
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  • Dacrocystitis
  • Keratoconus
  • Blepharitis
  • Keratoconjuntivitis sicca

Question 34

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Primary open-angle glaucoma
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  • Is not a threat to vision
  • Can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve
  • Develops rapidly and suddenly
  • Accounts for a small percentage of all glaucomas

Question 35

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A cataract is
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  • A clouding of the vitreous gel
  • A benign growth on the conjunctiva
  • A branch-shaped corneal ulcet
  • An opacification of the crystalline lens

Question 36

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The apperance of flashes of light in the corner of the eye followed by a sensation of a curtain moving across the vision are symptoms of
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  • Age-related macular edema
  • Retinal detatchment
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
  • Papilledema

Question 37

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Substances that permit the passage of light without significant disruption are termed
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  • Opaque
  • Transparent
  • Translucent
  • Electromagnetic

Question 38

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A convex lens with a focal length of 0.50 meter has a power of
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  • 0.20
  • 0.50
  • 2.00
  • 5.00

Question 39

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A toric cornea is characteristic of
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  • Hyperopia
  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Astigmatism

Question 40

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The type of lens that best corrects myopia combined with astigmatism is a
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  • Cylindrical lens
  • Spherical lens
  • Spherocylindrical lens
  • Multifocal lens

Question 41

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The difference between the power of the upper segment and the power of the lower segment in a bifocal lens is referred
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  • Circle of least confusion
  • Refractive index
  • Principal meridian
  • Add

Question 42

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The correct transposition of the plus-cylinder prescription +1.00+2.00×90
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  • +3.00-2.00×90
  • +1.00-2.00×180
  • +3.00-2.00×180
  • +2.00-1.00×90

Question 43

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The term neutralization in retinoscopy refers to
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  • Administering cycloplegic eyedrops, which block accomodation
  • Finding the lens power that affects movement of the retinal reflex and fills thd pupil with light
  • Measuring the prescription of the patient's exisiting eyeglasses
  • Balancing the correction of both the patient's eyes

Question 44

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If the distance portion of an eyeglass lens is +2.00 and the bifocal add is +1.00, then the bifocal power is
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  • +1.00
  • +2.00
  • +3.00
  • -1.00

Question 45

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The first step in performing manual lensometry or keratometry is to
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  • Focus the eyepiece
  • Lubricate the instrument
  • Position the eyeglasses
  • Position the patient

Question 46

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If the lensmeter mires cannot be centered in the central portion of the lensmeter target, the lens probably contains a
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  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Spherocylinder
  • Prism

Question 47

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The part of the comprehensive medical eye examination during which the visible parts of the lacrimal apparatus are inspected is
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  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • The external examination
  • The alignment and motility examination
  • The visual field examination

Question 48

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Healthy, asymptomatic individuals between the ages of 40 & 64 should have a comprehensive medical eye exam every
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  • 6 months
  • Year
  • 2-4 years
  • 5 years

Question 49

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When recording the patient's chief complaint, the opbthalmic medical assistant should
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  • Include an evaluation of the patient's words
  • Include only the facts as stated by the patient
  • Substitute technical terms for the patient's words
  • Include any diagnoses that seem likely

Question 50

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Close examination of the lids, lashes, cornea, and lens can be accomplished with the
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  • Biomicroscope
  • Ophthalmoscope
  • Gonioscope
  • Exophthalmometer

Question 51

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In the snellen acuity recording 20/200, the number 100 represents
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  • Size of the largest optotype seen by the patient
  • Distance in feet from the patient to the chart
  • Distance in meters from the patient to the chart
  • Distance in feet at which a normal eye can see the particular line on the chart

Question 52

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If a pinhole acuity test is found to significantly improve a patient's poor visual acuity, the patient probably has
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  • Glaucoma
  • A cataract
  • Poor peripheral vision
  • A refractive error

Question 53

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Jaeger notations, snellen M units, and distance equivalents are various units of measuring
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  • Near visual acuity
  • Ocular motility
  • Peripheral vision
  • Pupil width

Question 54

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Having a patient follow a finger in the six cardinal positions of gaze is a method of evaluating
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  • Direct pupillary reaction
  • Peripheral vision
  • Extraocular muscle function
  • Distance acuity

Question 55

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The prism and alternate cover test is used to
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  • Evaluate depth perception
  • Evaluate peripheral vision
  • Measure deviation in a misaligned eye
  • Measure near visual acuity

Question 56

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Of the following, the procedure that mistbe performed before pupillary dilation is
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  • Cycloplegic refraction
  • Biomicroscope
  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • The swinging-light test

Question 57

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In a normal consensual reaction, when a light is directed into the pupil of one eye, the pupil of the other eye
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  • Constricts
  • Dilates
  • Is unchanged
  • Pulsates

Question 58

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Of the following, the test that evaluates disturbances or defects in the visual field is the
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  • Worth four-dot test
  • Titmus stereopsis test
  • Schirmer test
  • Amsler grid test

Question 59

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Intraocular pressure is measured by flattening a small area of the central cornea in
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  • Keratometry
  • Applanation tonometry
  • Indentation tonometry
  • Schiøtz tonometry

Question 60

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A reading of 3 on the Goldmann tonometer dial indicates an intraocularpressure of
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  • 0.3 mm Hg
  • 3 mm Hg
  • 15 mm Hg
  • 30 mm Hg

Question 61

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Gonioscopy is a procedure used to view the
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  • External structures of the eye
  • Structures of the anterior chamber angle
  • Vitreous
  • Optic nerve head

Question 62

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Indirect ophthalmoscopy provides a
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  • Nonmagnified view of the fundus
  • 15-fold magnified view of the fundus
  • Wider field of view of the fundus than does direct ophthalmoscopy
  • Narrower field of view of the fundus than does direct ophthalmoscopy

Question 63

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The three transparent structures that compose what is termed the ocular media are the
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  • Cornea, lens, and retina
  • Conjunctiva, cornea, and lens
  • Cornea, lens, and vitreous
  • Lens, vitreous, and aqueous humor

Question 64

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The interferometer measures visual acuity potential by using a laser or special light beams to
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  • Project parallel lines onto the macula
  • Photograph the cornea's endothelial cells
  • Project a lighted Snellen chart onto the retina
  • Deliver radiating sound waves throughout the cornea

Question 65

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Pachymetry is useful in determining the
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  • Position and size of tumors in the eye
  • Macular function in a patient with a media opacity
  • Degree of a patient's sensitivity to glare
  • Ability of the cornea to withstand the stress of surgery

Question 66

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Of the following, the procedure used for counting endothelial cells of the cornea is
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  • Fluorescein angiography
  • Specular microscopy/photography
  • Ultrasonography
  • Pachymetry

Question 67

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An acuity chart printed in faint gray instead of sharp black on white is useful for measuring
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  • Near visual acuity
  • Glare sensitivity
  • Color vision
  • Contrast sensitivity

Question 68

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Fluoroscein angiography is a valuable method of detecting and documenting
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  • Abnormalities in the structures of the outer eye
  • Corneal endothelial cells
  • Abnormalities in ocular blood vessels
  • Lens opacities

Question 69

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Of the following, the procedure most useful in calculating the power of an artificial lens to be implanted in a patient who has undergona cataract extraction is
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  • A-scan ultrasonography
  • B-scan ultrasonography
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • Specular microscopy

Question 70

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The printed circles on a visual field chart refer to the
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  • Radial meridians
  • Boundaries of a normal patient's island of vision
  • Eccentricity from fixation at 10° intervals
  • Holes within the contour of an otherwise normal visual field

Question 71

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On a visual field chart, a contour obtained with a single target of a particular size and brightness is
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  • A shallow scotoma
  • An absolute scotoma
  • An isopter
  • A circle of eccentricity

Question 72

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Generally, the 0° point on visual field charts of both the right and the left eye is located at the
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  • Extreme right on the horizontal meridian, and the other meridians are measured progressively in a clockwise direction
  • Extreme left on the horizontal meridian, and the other meridians are measured progressively in a clockwise direction
  • Extreme right on the horizontal meridian, and the other meridians are measured progressively in a counterclockwise direction
  • Top of the vertical meridian, and the other meridians are measured progressively in a counterclockwise motion

Question 73

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A defect in the inferior temporal retina will affect the
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  • Inferior temporal field of vision
  • Inferior nasal field of vision
  • Superior temporal field of vision
  • Superior nasal field of vision

Question 74

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On visual field charts, the physiologic blind spot appears in the
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  • Center of the visual field
  • Nasal visual field
  • Temporal visual field
  • Inferior visual field

Question 75

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Two examples of static perimetry are
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  • The tangent screen test and the contrast sensitivity test
  • Suprathreshold perimetry and Autoplot perimetry
  • The tangent screen test and Goldmann perimetry
  • Threshold perimetry and suprathreshold perimetry

Question 76

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The technique of placing a target of a given size in the visual field and gradually increasing its brightness until the patient sees it is the basis for
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  • Threshold perimetry
  • Suprathreshold perimetry
  • The tangent screen test
  • Goldmann perimetry

Question 77

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One disadvantage of Goldmann periimetry is that it
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  • Covers only the central 30° of the visual field
  • Requires the examiner to move the target at the same speed in each direction
  • Provides no means of controlling the brightness of the test targets
  • Produces printed results that are difficult to plot and interpret

Question 78

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One advantage of computerized threshold perimetry is that it
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  • Is quicker and easier to perform than kinetic perimetry
  • Is more sensitive in detecting shallow defects than kinetic perimetry
  • Eliminates the need for the technician to be in the room
  • Eliminates the need for patient response

Question 79

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This figure illustrates the
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  • Light divergent property of a convex lens
  • Light divergent property of a concave lens
  • Light convergent property of a convex lens
  • Light convergent property of a concave lens

Question 80

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This figure shows the focal point of light rays in an eye that is
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  • Myopic
  • Presbyopic
  • Emmetropic
  • Hyperopic

Question 81

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In this visual field chat of the right eye, the arrow on the left points to an area of decreased visual sensitivity known as a
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  • Physiologic blind spot
  • Scotoma
  • Depression
  • Hemianopia

Question 82

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In this visual field chart of both eyes, the condition depicted is most often due to
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  • Glaucoma
  • Small pupil size
  • A lesion or tumor in the optic chiasm
  • Cataracts

Question 83

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For accurate perimetry, the patient's near correction must be in place if the patient
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  • Has ptosis
  • Is presbyopic
  • Has a pupil size of 2mm or smaller
  • Is easily distracted

Question 84

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Correction for distance, near, and intermediate vision in one lens can be achieved with
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  • An executive bifocal lens
  • A round-top segment bifocal lens
  • A single vision lens
  • A double-D segment trifocal lens

Question 85

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Transitional zones or areas of blending that create distorted or blurred vision are a particular drawback of
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  • Round-top multifocal lenses
  • Conventional seamed multifocal lenses
  • Progressive-addition multifocal lenses
  • Polarized lenses

Question 86

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Because of its resistance to shattering , the material choice for safety glasses is
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  • Heat-treated flint glass
  • Chemically treated flint glass
  • CR-39
  • Polycarbonate

Question 87

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Interpupillary distance is measured principally to determine
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  • The base curve of a lens
  • The optical center of a lens
  • Thecpantoscopic angle of a lens frame
  • The segment height of a multifocal lens

Question 88

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Interpupillary distance is measured principally to determine
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  • The base curve of a lens
  • The optical center of a lens
  • The pantoscopic angle of a lens frame
  • The segment height of a multifocal lens

Question 89

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The procedure for obtaining monocular interpupillary distance involves measuring the distance from
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  • One pupil to the other in a single measurement
  • One pupil to the other in a single measurement and then dividing the results by 2
  • One pupil to the bridge of the nose and then multiplying the result by 2
  • Each pupil to the bridge of the nose separately and then adding the results

Question 90

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The accurate measurement of vertex distance during refractometry is required
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  • For all refractive prescriptions
  • Only for multifocal prescriptions
  • Only for prescriptions with corrections greater than or equal to -5 to +5 diopters
  • Only for prescriptions with corrections less than or equal to -5 to +5 diopters

Question 91

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As a starting point, most opticians recommend fitting the top of a bifocal segment
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  • Level with the upper lid margin
  • Level with the lower lid margin
  • Level with the lower rim of the pupil
  • Exactly at the middle of the eyeglass lens

Question 92

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The primary purpose of triage is to
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  • Obtain the patient's complete ophthalmic history
  • Diagnose the patient's problem
  • Classify the patient's chief complaint according to its severity and urgency
  • Schedule office appointments acording to the availability of the physician

Question 93

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If the ophthalmic medical assistant notices a discrepancy between the patient's report of a traumatic injury and the injury itself, the assistant should
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  • Confront the injured patient immediately
  • Inform the ophthalmologist in private, without the patient present
  • Inform the ophthalmologist in the presence of the patient
  • Disregard the discrepancy, as this matter is not the responsibility of the ophthalmic medical assistant

Question 94

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Of the following, the situation that should be treated as an emergency requiring immediate action is a
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  • Recent onset of flashes of light
  • Loss of contact lenses needed for work
  • Mucous discharge from the eye
  • Sudden, painless, severe loss of vision

Question 95

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Generally, urgent situations are those requiring that the patient be seen within
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  • 3 to 6 hours
  • 24 to 48 hours
  • 5 to 7 days
  • 1 to 2 weeks

Question 96

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A patient telephones the ophthalmologist's office reporting an alkali burn to the eye. The ophthalmic assistant should instruct the patient to
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  • Patch the eye and proceed immediately to the office or emergency facility
  • Keep the eye closed and proced immediately to the office or emergency facility
  • Irrigate the eye with water for 20 minutes and then proceed to the office or emergency facility
  • Put a lubricating ointment on the eye and proceed immediately to the office or emergecy facility

Question 97

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When assisting a patient who feels faint in the office, the ophthalmic kedical assistant should first
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  • Begin CPR
  • Get the emergency cart
  • Splash water on the patient's face
  • Get the patient's head below the heart

Question 98

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In encounters with irate or hostile patients, the best approach an ophthalmic medical assistant can take is to
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  • Recommend that they see anothe physician
  • Try to convince them that they are being unreasonable
  • Listen calmly to their complaints and apologize for any misunderstanding
  • Ignore them until they calm down

Question 99

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When interacting with a visually impaired or blind patient, the ophthalmic medical assistant should
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  • Approach quietly to avoid startling the patient
  • Speak through an accompanying companion
  • Speak loudly to ensure comprehension
  • Face the patient and say the patient's name

Question 100

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A papoose board is useful in
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  • Propping up a toddler at the slit lamp
  • Immobilizing an infant during an ophthalmic evaluation
  • Transporting a toddler from one examining room to another
  • Testing visual acuity in a school-aged child who cannot identify letters

Question 101

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The "fix and follow" method of evaluating visual function is generally used with
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  • Infants
  • School-aged children
  • Elderly patients
  • Patients with low vision

Question 102

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A patient with insulin dependent diabetes suddenly becomes sweaty, dizzy, and disoriented while waiting to see the ophthalmologist. The assistant, acting in compliance with the office's emergency procedures, should first
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  • Reschedule the appointment and send the patient home
  • Have the patient lie down until the episode passes
  • Give the patient fruit juice or candy to stabilize the blood sugar level
  • Have the patient drink one or two glasses pf water

Question 103

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When testing visual acuity in elderly patients, the ophthalmic medical assistant should
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  • Concentrate on distance acuity, as near acuity is not as important in this age group
  • Require that these patients respond quickly, so that an objective measurement can be obtained
  • Adjust the lighting to avoid glare, which often is a problem in this age group
  • Use the Allen chart rather than the Snellen chart when testing visual acuity

Question 104

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Approximately 95% of all individuals over the age of 65 havr some degree of
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  • Glaucoma
  • Cataract
  • Diabetes
  • Diplopia

Question 105

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When the ophthalmic medical assistant schedules a lengthy appointment for a patient with IDDM, the most appropriate recommendation to make to the patient is to
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  • Fast for several hours before the appointment
  • Come in right before lunch
  • Come in right after breakfast or lunch
  • Eat lightly on the day of the appointment

Question 106

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When the ophthalmic medical assistant asks a literate 8 year old patient to read the visual acuity chart, the child begins reciting the alphabet. The most effective action the assistant can take to get the results needed is to
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  • Praise the child for trying hard to cooperate
  • Ask the parent to get the child started reading the chart
  • Ask the child to start at the beginning of the chart and read each letter separately
  • Move the child closer to the chart

Question 107

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One disadvantage of ophthalmic medicinal ointments is that they
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  • May cause unwanted effects in other parts of the body
  • May blur vision when applied
  • Cannot be used in patients with excessive tearing
  • Do not remain in contact with the eye surface for very long

Question 108

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Of the following, the type of injection classified as a form of systemic drug delivery is the
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  • Intravitreal
  • Subconjunctival
  • Subcutaneous
  • Retrobulbar

Question 109

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When instilling eyedrops, the ophthalmic medical assistant should
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  • Administer the medication directly to the cornea
  • Make certain the dropper makes contact with the conjunctival sac
  • Administer the medication directly into the conjunctival sac
  • Apply direct pressure to the eyelids

Question 110

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Of the following, the drug that is most helpful when performing both a fundus examination and an objective refraction on a pediatric patient is
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  • An anesthetic
  • A miotic
  • A mydriatic
  • A cycloplegic

Question 111

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The two types of drugs that could stimulate an attack of angle closure glaucoma in patients with narrow anterior chamber angles are
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  • Mydriatics and cycoplegics
  • Mydriatics and antihistimines
  • Anesthetics and dyes
  • Antiallergic and anti inflammatory agents

Question 112

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In ophthalmology, topical anesthetics are most often used to
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  • Perform major eye surgery
  • Treat corneal defects on a long-term basis
  • Relieve minor eye fatigue and redness
  • Prevent discomfort during diagnostic procedures

Question 113

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Miotics function to reduce the intraocular pressure by
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  • Decreasing the production of aqueous humor
  • Contracting the ciliary body muscle and opening the outflow channels for aqueous humor
  • Paralyzing the ciliary body muscle and closing the anterior chamber angle
  • Dilatinf the pupil and opening the anterior chamber angle

Question 114

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All of the following are used to treat bacterial infections except
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  • Neomycin
  • Sulfonamides
  • Nystatin
  • Bacitracin

Question 115

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The topical drug phenylephrine is classified as
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  • A miotic
  • A mydriatic
  • An anesthetic
  • An antimicrobial

Question 116

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The ophthalmologist has written that includes the abbreviations "gtt" and "bid." These indicate that the prescribed drug is
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  • An ointment to be administered every hour
  • An ointment to be administered at bed time
  • Topical drops to be administered 4 times a day
  • Topical drops to be administered twice a day

Question 117

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Topical corticosteroids function primarily as
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  • Lubricants, which keep the external eye moist and maintain tear film balance
  • Antimicrobials, which inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, or fungi
  • Irrigating solutions, which flush out the eye during surgical procedures
  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents, which reduce swelling and scarring of the lids and anterior segment

Question 118

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A common side effect of cycloplegics is
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  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • High blood pressure
  • Corneal edema

Question 119

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The microbe most likely to cause recurrent fever blisters is
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  • Adenovirus
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Herpesvirus

Question 120

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A corneal abrasion caused by a tree twig is most likely to cause a
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  • Fungal infection
  • Protozoal infection
  • Viral infection
  • Chlamydial infection

Question 121

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Of the following, the people most at risk for developing an ocular infection by the protozoan Acanthamoeba are those who
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  • Eat undercooked or raw meat
  • Use homemade salt solutions to clean their contact lenses
  • Have had chickenpox during childhood
  • Use contaminated cosmetics

Question 122

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The primary purpose of standard precautions is to
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  • Identify disease-causing microbes
  • Reduce the opportunity for harmful microbes to flourish and threaten patients and medical personnel
  • Protect the sterility of a sterilized article
  • Destroy all the microorganisms in the office environment

Question 123

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A tonometer tip is best disinfected by using
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  • Boiling water
  • Moist heat
  • A germicide
  • Soap and water

Question 124

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Sterilization is best defined as
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  • The transmission of infectious microbes from reservoir to host
  • The range of procedures used to prevent the spread of infectious microbes in the office
  • The process of inactivating or eliminating most disease-causing microorganisms
  • The destruction of all microorganisms

Question 125

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An autoclave is used to
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  • Disinfect medical amterials that would be destroyed by dry or moist heat
  • Sterilize medical materials by means of pressurized moist heat
  • Sterilize medical materials by means of dry heat
  • Decontaminate reusable medical materials before they are sterilized

Question 126

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If the ophthalmic medical assistant accidentally touches the sterile functional surface of a disposable instrument
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  • Resterilized in the office
  • Wiped with alcohol
  • Wiped with a sterile cloth
  • Discarded, no matter what it's cost

Question 127

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An infection caused when the eye has been penetrated by a contaminated metal fragment is an example of
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  • Direct-contact transmission
  • Indirect-contact transmission
  • Common-vehicle transmission
  • Vector transmission

Question 128

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Ophthalmic medical assistants with open cuts on their hands
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  • Should wear gloves to protect patients
  • Should wear gloves to protect themselves
  • Should wear gloves to protect patients and themselves
  • Do not need to wear gloves if they wash their hands before and after working with patients

Question 129

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Of the following, the task that is the responsibility of the ophthalmic assistant when caring for a patient undergoing minor surgery is
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  • Initiating the discussion of informed consent
  • Prepping the patient for the procedure
  • Administering a local anesthetic by injection
  • Determining when the patient is steady enough to leave the office

Question 130

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The discussion involved in obtaining informed consent
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  • Is necessary only before a major surgical procedure
  • Occurs between the patient and the ophthalmic medical assistant
  • Covers the benefits as well as the risks of the procedure
  • Is conducted mainly for the protection of the surgeon

Question 131

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Of the following, the suture material that is not broken down by the body but must be removed from the suture site is
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  • Polypropylene
  • Collagen
  • Gut
  • Polyglactin 910

Question 132

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The rhumboid-shaped needle point used in procedures involving the cornea or sclera where the plane of penetration must be precise is
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  • Cutting point
  • Reverse-cutting
  • Spatula point
  • Taper point

Question 133

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In this photograph, the surgical instruments are correctly identified from left to right as
Image:
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  • Scissors, forceps, needle holder
  • Forceps, scissors, needle holder
  • Needle holder, forceps, scissors
  • Forceps, needle holder, scissors

Question 134

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To maintain hemostasis during a surgical procedure, the surgeon uses
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  • Curettes
  • Cannulas
  • Clamps
  • Forceps

Question 135

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In lacrimal-system probing, a cannula is used to
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  • Enlarge the small punctal opening
  • Scoop out the unwanted tissue
  • Hold the suture needle steady
  • Flush out a tear duct with an irrigating solution

Question 136

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All of the following are considered to be within the sterile operating field except
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  • The instrument tray
  • Masks
  • Gloves
  • Drapes

Question 137

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Prepping the patient is usually done
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  • After final scrubbing and without sterile gloves
  • Before final scrubbing and without sterile gloves
  • After final scrubbing and with non sterile gloves
  • Before final scrubbing and with sterile gloves

Question 138

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Of the following, the suture size least likely to be used for eye surgery is
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  • 2-0
  • 5-0
  • 8-0
  • 10-0

Question 139

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The contact lens that allows oxygen to reach the cornea only through the tear pump are
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  • Soft lenses
  • Rigid gas-permeable lenses
  • Polymethylmethacrylate lenses
  • Extended-wear lenses

Question 140

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A prescription for contact lenses
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  • Is identical to that for eyeglasses
  • Requires only keratometry and refraction measurements
  • Includes both keratometry and base curve measurements
  • Includes vertex and interpupillary distance measurements

Question 141

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One significant advantage of soft lenses as compared to rigid gas-permeable lenses is that soft lenses
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  • Generally are easier to handle, clean, and disinfect
  • Can correct large amounts of astigmatism or irregular corneas more effectively
  • Generally are easier to adapt to and initially more comfortable to wear
  • Can be modified after manufacture

Question 142

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An allergic reaction related to contact lens wear is most often due to individuals sensitivity to a
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  • Soft contact lens material
  • Rigid contact lens material, such as silicon acrylate
  • Soap used to wash hands before insertion
  • Preservative or disinfectant chemical in a lens solution

Question 143

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Cosmetic restorative lenses are most appropriate for patients who
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  • Want to enhance or change the color of their irises
  • Have disfigured eyes
  • Require relief from photophobia or glare sensitivity
  • Have large amounts of astigmatism that would otherwise require thick glasses

Question 144

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Disinfection of contact lenses serves primariky to
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  • Remove surface protein deposits
  • Keep the lens surface hydrophilic
  • Prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi
  • Lubricate the area between the cornea and the lens

Question 145

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Contact lenses are most likely to be contraindicated in individuals who
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  • Have refractive errors resulting from keratoconus
  • Work in occupations requiring excellent peripheral vision
  • Participate heavily in sports activities
  • Are routinely exposed to excessive amounts of fumes or dust

Question 146

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Generally, when inserting a soft contact lens on a patient, the ophthalmic medical assistant should first place the lens on the
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  • Sclera above the cornea
  • Sclera below the cornea
  • Sclera to the right or left of the cornea
  • Cornea directly

Question 147

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A corneal abrasion caused by foreign material lodged between the cornea and the contact lens
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  • Can result in a serious corneal infection
  • Usually is more painful in soft lens wearers than in rigid lens wearers
  • Usually requires no treatment beyond removal of the lens for a few days
  • Always requires treatment with a pressure patch

Question 148

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The onky acceptable rinsing solution for contact lenses is
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  • Salt tablets dissolved in distilled water
  • Salt tablets dissolved in tap water
  • The contact lens user's own saliva
  • Sterile saline solution
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