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CPO ExamOptometrist - 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
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