AOC Documentation and Record Keeping 2

Question 1

When documenting a cover test in a pediatric patient's chart, which finding should be recorded first?

Accepted Answer

The distance at which the test was performed

Answer

Documentation of cover test results should always specify the testing distance (near vs. far) before describing the deviation.

Question 2

Which abbreviation correctly documents an intermittent left exotropia at distance?

Accepted Answer

X(T)' OS sc

Answer

X(T)' denotes intermittent exotropia at distance, OS indicates the left eye is the deviating eye, and sc means without correction.

Question 3

In orthoptic records, 'NPC' most commonly refers to which measurement?

Accepted Answer

Near point of convergence

Answer

NPC stands for near point of convergence, which measures the closest point at which both eyes can maintain single binocular vision.

Question 4

A patient's chart notes 'ET 18PD cc at near'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Esotropia of 18 prism diopters with correction at near distance

Answer

ET = esotropia, 18PD = 18 prism diopters, cc = with correction (cum correctione), at near specifies the test distance.

Question 5

Which element is essential when documenting stereopsis results in a clinical record?

Accepted Answer

The specific test used and threshold achieved

Answer

Stereopsis documentation must include both the test name (e.g., Randot, Titmus) and the threshold in seconds of arc, as different tests yield non-interchangeable results.

(AOC) American Orthoptic Council Practice Test

(AOC) American Orthoptic Council Practice Test

AOC Documentation and Record Keeping 2