ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Laws, Regulations, and Standards 2

Question 1

Under ANSI Z80.1, what is the maximum allowable prism imbalance in the vertical meridian for single vision lenses?

Accepted Answer

0.33 prism diopter

Answer

0.25 prism diopter

Answer

1.0 prism diopter

Answer

1.5 prism diopters

Question 2

Which federal agency enforces the Eyeglass Rule requiring release of prescriptions to patients?

Accepted Answer

FTC

Answer

FDA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

CMS

Question 3

A patient requests their eyeglass prescription immediately after their exam. The prescriber may legally withhold it if:

Accepted Answer

The prescription has not yet been finalized

Answer

The patient owes a balance for the exam

Answer

The patient did not purchase glasses from that office

Answer

The optician is not present to verify it

Question 4

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard most directly applies to optical dispensaries when:

Accepted Answer

Handling a broken lens that cuts an employee

Answer

Adjusting metal frames on a patient

Answer

Ordering stock from a supplier

Answer

Processing insurance claims

Question 5

Under ANSI Z80.1, what power tolerance applies to a lens with a prescribed sphere power of +5.00 D?

Accepted Answer

±0.12 D

Answer

±0.06 D

Answer

±0.13 D

Answer

±0.25 D

Question 6

Which ANSI standard specifically addresses the performance requirements for occupational and educational personal eye and face protection?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z80.1

Answer

ANSI Z80.3

Answer

ANSI Z80.5

Question 7

State optician licensing laws that are more stringent than federal regulations are:

Accepted Answer

Acceptable as long as they don't conflict with federal minimums

Answer

Preempted by federal law and unenforceable

Answer

Subject to FTC approval before enactment

Answer

Only valid if approved by the ABO