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1
Q

Optometric Techs provide all of the following except:

Performing Tests
Preliminary Assessments
Gathering Data
Diagnosis

A

Diagnosis

2
Q
The Patient’s medical record is: 
  A legal document 
  A simple note about their health 
  Not necessary to the Optometric Tech 
  Not important
A

A legal document

3
Q

Greeting the patient consists of each of the following except:

Addressing the patient formally
Introducing yourself
Filling out insurance forms
Describing an overview of the procedures

A

Filling out insurance forms

4
Q

The patient’s history includes all of the following except:

Chief complaint
Ocular Health
Medications Used
How many doctors they are seeing

A

How many doctors they are seeing

5
Q

According to the textbook three main parts of history taking are:

  Interview, Questionaire, Summary 
  Essay,Short answer, Multiple choice 
  Spoken, Written, Read 
  Common Method, General Method, 
    Detail Method
A

Interview, Questionaire, Summary

6
Q

After the patient history is recorded, the typical first data collected is:

Pupillary Distance
Refractive Error
Visual Acuity
Near Point Convergeance

A

Visual Acuity

7
Q

Stereopsis is known as:

Vision loss in both eyes
Highest degree of depth perception
Vision in one eye only
Color Vision

A

Highest degree of depth perception

8
Q

Accomodation is:

The ability of the eyes to focus
The turning inward of the eyes
The constriction of the pupil
The dilation of the pupil

A

The ability of the eyes to focus

9
Q

Convergence is:

The ability of the eyes to focus
The turning inward of the eyes
The constriction of the pupil
The dilation of the pupil

A

The turning inward of the eyes

10
Q

Cover Tests are used:

To evaluate the alignments of the eyes
To evaluate patients light sensitivity
To test focusing of the eyes
To determine refractive error

A

To evaluate the alignments of the eyes

11
Q

The Broad H Test evaluates which of the following:

The ability of the eyes to following a
moving target

Jumping movements from one target to
another

Binocular vision

Determines Amplitude of Accommodation

A

The ability of the eyes to following a

moving target

12
Q

Visual Acuity Tests (VA) do which of the following?

Provides the Rx

Measures a patient’s intraocular
pressure(IOP)

Measures the clarity of vision

Determines the depth of the anterior
chamber angle

A

Measures the clarity of vision

13
Q

To protect against the transmission of diseases in the practice, tech should:

Wash Hands thoroughly
Wear Gloves
Minimize contact with tissues
Answers A, B, and C

A

Answers A, B, and C

14
Q

The Cover-Uncover Test

Is used to measure the clarity of vision or the ability of the visual system to resolve detail

Main purpose is to assess the presence of third-degree fusion

Differentiates between a phoria and a tropia and determines if a tropia is alternating or unilateral

Determines the direction and the magnitude of a phoria or tropia but does not differentiate a phoria from a tropia

A

Differentiates between a phoria and a tropia and determines if a tropia is alternating or unilateral

15
Q

Screening Visual Fields and finger Counting Visual Fields are…

Generally effective only for substantial field losses

usually the best method of discovering small amounts of vision loss in patients

automated methods to measure a patient’s visual fields

performed with the patient wearing their glasses

A

Generally effective only for substantial field losses

16
Q

While recording visual acuity findings, “20” (as the first number) represents:

The testing distance
The size of the chart
The length of the letters
The number of attempts to read the chart

A

The testing distance

17
Q

the Hirschberg Test purpose is to:

Test for astigmatism

Determine the approximate positions of the visual axis of the two eyes

Test pupil function

For Color Vision deficiencies

A

Determine the approximate positions of the visual axis of the two eyes

18
Q

The Bruckner Test assess the symmetry of binocular fixation:

When motor fusion is present

By using the reflexes of the patient’s corneas

To determine the patient’s ability to converge the eyes while maintaining fusion

By comparing the brightness of the red reflex in each eye

A

By comparing the brightness of the red reflex in each eye

19
Q

As a target is moved closer to the patient, the eyes will no longer be able to maintain a single image. This is known as:

Point Break

Recovery Point

Breaking Fusion

Near Point

A

Breaking Fusion

20
Q

T/F Contact Lens disinfection procedures are the same for all contact lenses.

A

FALSE

21
Q

T/F The Case History is a very important procedure in the examination process

A

TRUE

22
Q

T/F Interpupillary Distance(PD) is the distance between the two eyes using centimeters as the unit of measurement

A

FALSE

23
Q

T/F Information about patient occupation and hobbies is not necessary to the patient history.

A

FALSE

24
Q

T/F Both aided and unaided visual acuity are recorded in the patient’s record.

A

TRUE

25
Q

The cornea supplies approximately how much of the refractive power of the eye?

1/4

1/2

2/3

3/4

A

3/4

26
Q

The instrument used to measure the curvature of the cornea is known as:

Lensometer

Keratometer

Tonometer

Slit Lamp

A

Keratometer

27
Q

The measurement of intraocular pressure is known as:

Keratometry

Potential Acuity

Tonometry

Visual Field

A

Tonometry

28
Q

IOP is caused by the production of:

Aqueous Humor

Vitreous Humor

Tonometry

Fluorecein

A

Aqueous Humor

29
Q

Increased IOP can cause damage to the visual field and is known as:

Goldmann’s

Glaucoma

Applanation

Afferent Pupillary Defect

A

Glaucoma

30
Q

Two methods to measure the IOP (intraocular pressure) are:

Goldmann Applanation tonometry and
Tonopen

Fluorecein and Anesthetic

Potential Acuity and Fundus

Visual and Non-visual

A

Goldmann Applanation tonometry and

Tonopen

31
Q

When performing applanation tonometry, a reading is taken when:

The outer edges of the two semi-circles touch

The two semi-circles become a full circle

No edges of the two semi-circles touch

The inner edges of the two semi-circles touch

A

The inner edges of the two semi-circles touch

32
Q

When you instill drops in a patient eyes, it’s important to record:

How long it took to instill the drops in the patient eyes

The patient’s initial reaction to the eye drops

The drops used, concentration of the drops, how many drops were instilled in each eye, and the time that the drops were instilled

The tear break-up time

A

The drops used, concentration of the drops, how many drops were instilled in each eye, and the time that the drops were instilled

33
Q

Doing a Pinhole Visual Acuity check on a patient can provide valuable information because it can reveal…

If a decrease in vision is correctable with lenses and it will show a patient’s best potential visual acuity

if a patient has Optic Nerve Damage

If a patient has an Afferent Pupillary Defect

If a patient has visual field loss due to glaucoma

A

If a decrease in vision is correctable with lenses and it will show a patient’s best potential visual acuity

34
Q

Fundus Photography takes color photos of the fundus which contains:

Cornea, Aqueous and Crystalline Lens

Iris, Pupil, Vitreous

Schlera, Conjunctiva, Lids

Retina, Optic Disc, Retinal Vessels

A

Retina, Optic Disc, Retinal Vessels

35
Q

Fundus cameras are used to:

Take pictures only of the retina

Take photos of the retina, iris photos and photos of other structures and abnormalities in and around the eye

Assist in measuring the IOP

Help measure the depth of the anterior angle

A

Take photos of the retina, iris photos and photos of other structures and abnormalities in and around the eye

36
Q

Before fitting a patient with contact lenses, this should be done to assess if a patient has a lacrimal insufficiency:

Visual Acuity

Tear break-up time

Fundus exam

Gonioscopy

A

Tear break-up time

37
Q

When the anterior chamber angle is considered to be narrow by the van Herick Technique, this should be done before dilating drops are put in the patient’s eyes

Humphrey visual field

Photos taken of the retina

Gonioscopy

Scleral depression

A

Gonioscopy

38
Q

Every point on the visual field corresponds to a point on the:

Cornea

Iris

Optic Nerve

Retina

A

Retina

39
Q

The absence of retinal receptors form:

Scotomas

Cataract

Glaucoma

Astigmatism

A

Scotomas

40
Q

Testing a patient’s visual field by moving a target through the patient’s visual field (meridian-by-meridian) from non-seeing to seeing is known as

Harrington Flocks

Kinetic Testing

Tangent Screen

van Herick Technique

A

Kinetic Testing

41
Q

The Amsler Grid helps to evaluate and monitor

Grid loss

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Macular degeneration

A

Macular degeneration

42
Q

When performing applanation tonometry on a patient which filter is used?

Blue

Green

Red

Yellow

A

BLUE

43
Q

While performing applanation tonometry, the slit lamp light should be set:

As a thin line (Slit)

Fully Open (A circle)

Partially Open (Wide Line)

To the Off position

A

Fully Open (A circle)

44
Q

Testing for APD requires:

Dim Room Lights and a PD Stick

Bright Room Lights and a Transilluminator or penlight

No light at all and no medical instruments

Dim Room Lights and a Transilluminator or penlight

A

Dim Room Lights and a Transilluminator or penlight

45
Q

APD is sometimes confused with

NPD

HIPPA

HIPPUS

Marcus Gunn

A

HIPPUS

46
Q

Which piece of equipment is used to provide a stereoscopic, magnified view of the eye?

Slit Lamp

Phoroptor

Tonometer

Transilluminator

A

SLIT LAMP

47
Q

The aqueous filled space between the iris and the innermost corneal surface is known as:
Posterior Chamber

Anterior Chamber

Cilliary Body

Scelera

A

ANTERIOR CHAMBER

48
Q

Checking the Anterior Chamber Depth requires the slit lamp light to be set:

As a Slit

As a Full Circle

Closed

As a Small Dot

A

AS A SLIT

49
Q

Using the van Herick Technique, the Anterior Chamber Angle is considered narrow when…

The IOP is above 25

The IOP is below 18

The optic shadow is less than a quarter(1/4) the width of the White optic section

The optic shadow is two times the width of the optic section

A

The optic shadow is less than a quarter(1/4) the width of the White optic section

50
Q

When cleaning the exterior of the projector, dust should be removed with
Cleaning agent

Soft brush

Alcohol

Vacuum

A

SOFT BRUSH

51
Q

The projector slides are made of which material?
CR-39

Polycarbonate

Trivex

Glass

A

GLASS

52
Q

The slides of the projector can be cleaned with
Alcohol

Water

Soft Cloth

Cleaning Agent

A

SOFT CLOTH

53
Q

If using glass cleaner on reflective mirrors, mirrors should be cleaned with
Circular motions

Downward strokes

Upward Strokes

Back-and-forth motions

A

Downward strokes

54
Q

Which of the following statements is true of projection screens?
Not all screens can be cleaned

All screens can be cleaned

Projector do not use screens

Projector screens do not need cleaning

A

Not all screens can be cleaned

55
Q

Which of the following staments is true of projector bulbs?
Projectors do not use bulbs

Projector bulbs have no effect on testing

Projector bulbs can not be replaced

Dim bulbs can effect testing

A

Dim bulbs can effect testing

56
Q

To remove dust from the slit lamp lenses use
Photographic lens paper

Paper Towels

Brush

Soaking the slit lamp in cleaner

A

Photographic lens paper

57
Q

If the slit-lamp does not move “freely” on the table, lightweight oil should be applied
Through the top of the joystick

On the pad near the ball joint

To the outside of the joystick only

No lubrication is necessary

A

On the pad near the ball joint

58
Q

If the slit lamp light does not illuminate, do which of the following first?
Replace the bulbs

Replace the slit lamp

Check the filters

Check the electrical connections

A

Check the electrical connections

59
Q

When using the applanation tonometer, what procedure should be done first- prior to each patient?
Turn the machine on

Clean the tip with alcohol

Clean the tip with household cleaner

Check all electrical connections

A

Clean the tip with alcohol

60
Q

The tonometer tip should periodically be soaked in
Bleach

Ammonia

Salt water

Hydrogen Peroxide

A

Hydrogen Peroxide

61
Q

Calibration of the tonometer should be done
Never

Before every patient

At regular intervals

After every patient

A

At regular intervals

62
Q

Cleaning chin and forehead rests should be done
Never

Before every patient

At regular intervals

After every patient

A

Before every patient

63
Q

When changing light bulbs, which of the following is correct?
Never touch bulbs with bare hands

Never change the bulbs

Use bare hands to change bulbs, as they are delicate

Change light bulbs before every patient

A

Never touch bulbs with bare hands

64
Q

Complete the following statement: At the end of the workday, eye clinic medical equipment should be…

Turned on to be ready to use the next workday

Checked for any computer viruses

Turned off and covered.

Soaked in alcohol.

A

Turned off and covered.

65
Q

Xalatan(a.k.a. Lantanoprost) is an eye drop used to treat?
Fuchs dystrophy

Macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Cataracts

A

Glaucoma

66
Q

Which of the following drug catagory types reduces aqueous production?
Antibiotics

Beta Blockers

Allergy Medications

Corticosteroids

A

Beta Blockers

67
Q

Which of the following drugs is a beta blocker?
Timoptic

Acular

Ocuflox

Prednisolone

A

Timoptic

68
Q

Which of the following drug catagories treats inflammatory conditions?
Antibiotics

Beta Blockers

Allergy Medications

Corticosteroids

A

Corticosteroids

69
Q

Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of allergies?
Acular and Alrex

Timoptic and Travatan

Pred Forte and Prednisolne

Ocuflox and Ciloxan

A

Acular and Alrex

70
Q

Which symptom indicates “absolute allergy” (not tear film dysfunction)?
Dry Eyes

Blurred Vision

Pain

Itchy Eyes

A

Itchy Eyes

71
Q

The two drugs below that are used to treat dry eyes are:
Emadine and Livostin

Travatan and Lumigan

GenTeal and Bio Tears

Vexol and FML

A

GenTeal and Bio Tears

72
Q

Treatment for allergies is recognized in two catagories. The catagories are:
Moderate Strength and Maximum
Strength

Acute and Chronic

Low Viscosity and High Viscosity

Beta Blocker and Prostaglandin

A

Acute and Chronic

73
Q

Two medications that treat glaucoma are:
Patanol and Livostin

FML and Flarex

Erythromycin and Bacitracin

Trusopt and Azopt

A

Trusopt and Azopt

74
Q

The most commonly prescribed drug types are used for:
Dry Eyes

Glaucoma

Inflammatory Conditions

Allergies

A

Dry Eyes