ABO ABO Quality & Compliance 5

Question 1

In a dispensary quality control program, 'receiving inspection' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Verifying finished eyewear from the lab against the original order before dispensing

Answer

Receiving inspection is the process of checking finished eyewear returned from the optical lab against the work order and ANSI standards before dispensing to the patient.

Question 2

Which prism tolerance applies to a finished lens with a prescribed prism of 3.00 prism diopters, according to ANSI Z80.1?

Accepted Answer

±0.33 prism diopters

Answer

ANSI Z80.1 allows a tolerance of ±1/3 prism diopter for prescribed prism up to 3.00Δ, which equals ±0.33Δ at exactly 3.00Δ.

Question 3

A patient's lenses are found to have a small bubble in the coating near the optical center. According to ANSI Z80.1, this is evaluated based on:

Accepted Answer

Whether the bubble falls within the clear aperture zone

Answer

ANSI Z80.1 defines acceptable defect criteria based on the clear aperture zone; defects within this critical area are grounds for rejection.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the role of ANSI Z80.5 in optical quality compliance?

Accepted Answer

It sets requirements for frames for prescription ophthalmic lenses

Answer

ANSI Z80.5 specifies requirements for frames used with prescription ophthalmic lenses, including dimensions, material safety, and mechanical performance.

Question 5

An optician notes that a patient's frame temple is cracked but the patient insists on receiving the glasses today. The ethical and compliant action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to dispense until a safe replacement frame is used

Answer

Dispensing frames with structural defects creates a safety hazard; the optician must refuse to dispense until a structurally sound frame is used.

ABO - American Board of Optometry Practice Test

ABO - American Board of Optometry Practice Test

ABO ABO Quality & Compliance 5