ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Ophthalmic Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under the Eyeglass Rule (FTC), how long must an optometrist retain a copy of the prescription given to a patient?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

7 years

Question 2

Which federal law requires that patients automatically receive a copy of their eyeglass prescription after an eye examination?

Accepted Answer

The FTC Eyeglass Rule

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Answer

The ADA

Question 3

A patient requests their contact lens prescription from a prescriber. Under the FTC Contact Lens Rule, the prescriber must provide it:

Accepted Answer

Automatically at the end of the fitting, at no charge

Answer

Only after the patient pays a release fee

Answer

Only if the patient signs a liability waiver

Answer

Within 30 days of a written request

Question 4

Which entity has primary authority for licensing opticians at the state level in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The state board of optometry or opticianry

Answer

The FDA

Answer

The FTC

Answer

The American Board of Opticianry (ABO)

Question 5

An optician in a state that requires licensure practices without a current license. This is considered:

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed practice, which is illegal

Answer

A minor administrative infraction

Answer

Practicing within a grace period

Answer

Acceptable if supervised by a licensed optometrist

Question 6

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) that requires safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

A patient's name combined with their diagnosis

Answer

Aggregated, de-identified patient statistics

Answer

General health education brochures

Answer

Employee scheduling information

Question 7

The FDA classifies most ophthalmic lenses (spectacle lenses) as:

Accepted Answer

Class II medical devices (moderate risk)

Answer

Class I medical devices (low risk)

Answer

Class III medical devices (high risk)

Answer

Non-regulated consumer goods