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Rose bengal is a stain that is helpful in identifying keratoconjunctivits Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? Conjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? History What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? Do you have blurred vision? The term used to refer to symptoms due to uncorrected refractive error is ... Asthenopia Symptoms associated with a red, irr...

what muscle elevates the eyelid? levator palpebrae superioris what are the triangular spaces formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids called? canthi what is the pathway of tears? lacrimal gland --> lacrimal ducts --> lacrimal punctum -- > lacrimal caniculi --> lacrimal sac --> nasolacrimal duct what does the orbicularis oculi muscle do? closes the eye when it contracts what is the area called where the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva meet called? fornix what are...

nystagmus involuntary, rapid and repetitive movement of the eyes history part of patient examination by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence conjunctivitis condition that is not hereditary diagnosis part of patient examination where the nature of the problem is identified assessment evaluation of a problem do you have blurred vision? what do you ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? anisometropia significant difference in refractive error - one eye has much poorer vi...

Scrubbing Degerming of the hands Before sterilization, minor surgical instruments should be Cleaned with soapy water Universal precautions require that equipment/devices that only come in contact with a patients intact skin should undergo Cleaning with detergent Angle subtended by the Snellen letters 5 sec. of arc 2 meters=? D 0.5 D Estimating vision of an uncorrected aphake eye By a +10.00 or +12.00 diopter trial lens or a pinhole Why can the normal eye distinguish between 2 points th...

What does the abbreviation JCAHPO stand for? Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant? performing certain diagnostic tests Which eye care professional is a medical doctor? ophthalmologist Which eye care professional routinely fills prescriptions for eyeglasses? optician What does an orthoptist do? evaluates double vision What do you call an ophthalmologist who concentrates on one area of the eye?...

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant COA Study Guide Exam 2024 History is obtained by : - CORRECT ANSWER-Asking a series of organized and specific questions directing the patient's narrative and tailored to the problems at hand. History should be recorded : - CORRECT ANSWER-By condensing the patient's story , including pertinent facts the assistant should avoid writing down the patient every word or trying to interpret , Diagnosis is the physician realm. Questionnaires have their place b...

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Real Exam 2024 A patient's history of pain and low vision could be attributed to a. acute glaucoma. b. strabismus. c. stroke. d. subconjunctival hemorrhage. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. acute glaucoma. Which of the following is a symptom? a. Flakes on the lashes b. Flashes of light c. Red eye d. Swollen lid - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Flashes of light Under what heading should the onset of current symptoms be recorded? a. Current medications b. Past history c. Phys...