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JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) Quiz For COA– Q’s And A’s
Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary?
a. Migraines
b. Diabetes
c. Nystagmus
d. Conjunctivitis Right Ans - d. Conjunctivitis
Which statement is TRUE regarding documenting the patient's complaints?
a. You should attempt to interpret and expand on the patient's statements.
b. You should attempt to use the patient's exact words.
c. You should suggest to the patient the description you think is best.
d. You should pursue areas the patient is unwilling to discuss with you.
Right Ans - b. You should attempt to use the patient's exact words.
What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"?
a. Do you have blurred vision?
b. Do you see flashing lights?
c. Do you wear glasses?
d. Do you see floaters? Right Ans - a. Do you have blurred vision?
What is the term that describes an uncorrected refractive error?
a. Ametropia
b. Asthenopia
c. Esotropia
d. Anisometropia Right Ans - a. Ametropia
In what condition will the patient describe symptoms of a red and irritated
eye?
a. Retinal detachment
b. Cataract
c. Conjunctivitis
,d. Open-angle glaucoma Right Ans - c. Conjunctivitis
Which of the following MOST qualifies as a chief complaint?
a. Current medications
b. Munson's sign
c. Eye fatigue
d. Exophoria Right Ans - c. Eye fatigue
Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a patient's
history?
a. Scoliosis
b. Keratoconus
c. Hemophilia
d. Hypercholesteremia Right Ans - b. Keratoconus
Which of the following symptoms requires prompt attention?
a. Diplopia
b. Pain in the eye
c. Sudden loss of vision
d. Halos around lights Right Ans - c. Sudden loss of vision
After introductions to the patient, what is one of the first items that should be
obtained as part of history taking?
a. Medications and dosages
b. Chief complaint
c. Allergy history
d. Family medical history Right Ans - b. Chief complaint
In what condition is Potential Acuity Meter a useful test?
a. Glaucoma
b. Cataracts
c. Optic neuritis
d. Age-related macular degeneration Right Ans - b. Cataracts
,Near vision charts should be held how many inches from the eye?
a. 10-12
b. 14-16
c. 18-20
d. 22-24 Right Ans - b. 14-16 inches
Which of the following tests would cause an increase in visual acuity of a
patient with an uncorrected refractive error?
a. Confrontation test
b. Pinhole occluder
c. Maddox rod
d. Placido Disc Right Ans - b. Pinhole occluder
What is the recommended distance used for assessing distance acuity?
a. 3 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 20 feet
d. 40 feet Right Ans - c. 20 feet
What would you record as visual acuity of a person who is able to clearly see
an object at 20 feet that can be seen at 60 feet by a person with no refractive
error?
a. 20/20
b. 20/40
с. 20/60
d. 20/80 Right Ans - с. 20/60
What does the numerator stand for in the 20/20 notation?
a. Distance between the patient and the examiner
b. Distance from the patient's eyes to the chart
c. Furthest distance from which the patient can see the letters
d. Closest distance from which the patient can see the letters Right Ans - b.
Distance from the patient's eyes to the chart
, Which statement is TRUE regarding the Snellen chart?
a. The normal eye can distinguish two points separated by an angle of 5
minutes of arc.
b. By convention, visual acuity charts are constructed so that sections of the
letters subtend 1 minute of arc.
c. Each letter is printed on squares made up of 10 parts in each direction so
that the whole letter subtends an angle of 10 minutes of arc.
d. Distance visual acuity can only be tested at a distance of 20 feet. Right
Ans - b. By convention, visual acuity charts are constructed so that sections of
the letters subtend 1 minute of arc.
What is the first step if your patient is unable to read the largest letter on the
Snellen Chart?
a. Ask the patient to count fingers
b. Assess for hand motions
c. Test for light perception
d. Chart "unable to assess vision" Right Ans - a. Ask the patient to count
fingers
At what age would you expect an infant to start reaching for toys?
a. 2 - 4 months
b. 4 - 6 months
c. 6 - 8 months
d. 8 - 10 months Right Ans - b. 4 - 6 months
What is the MOST common way to record visual acuity in infants and
preverbal children?
a. MCS
b. CSM
c. MCG
d. CMG Right Ans - b. CSM - Central, Steady, Maintain
The Amsler grid is designed to evaluate visual field deficiencies in how many
degrees of central vision?
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