Practice Test Geeks(CPOA) Certified Paraoptometric Assistant Practice Test
← All CPOA Flashcard Decks

Patient Care Flashcards

7 cards from real CPOA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Patient Care flashcards as text

  1. A patient expresses anxiety about receiving eye drops for dilation. The best response is:

    Answer: Explain the purpose, expected effects, and duration of dilation

    Informed consent and patient education reduce anxiety; explaining the procedure, its purpose, and side effects respects patient autonomy.

  2. During a cover test, the examiner notices the uncovered eye moves outward to fixate. This finding suggests:

    Answer: Exophoria

    Outward movement of the uncovered eye to pick up fixation indicates the eye was turned inward (esotropia/esophoria), revealing an exo deviation upon uncovering.

  3. Which disinfection level is required for instruments that contact intact mucous membranes, such as the tonometer tip?

    Answer: High-level disinfection

    Instruments that contact mucous membranes require high-level disinfection to eliminate all pathogens except bacterial spores.

  4. When recording pupil size using the PERRLA notation, what does the 'L' stand for?

    Answer: Left

    PERRLA stands for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation — 'L' refers to reactive to Light.

  5. A patient asks to review the results of their retinal photographs before seeing the doctor. The paraoptometric should:

    Answer: Decline and explain that image interpretation is the doctor's responsibility

    Interpreting diagnostic images is outside the paraoptometric's scope of practice; clinical findings must be communicated by the licensed optometrist.

  6. For a patient with a history of glaucoma, which preliminary test is the most critical to perform accurately?

    Answer: Intraocular pressure measurement

    Elevated intraocular pressure is a primary risk factor for glaucoma progression, making accurate IOP measurement essential at every visit.

  7. Which action is appropriate when a patient reports they took their glaucoma drops this morning before the appointment?

    Answer: Document this in the patient's record and inform the doctor

    Medication timing can affect IOP readings, so documenting it and alerting the doctor ensures accurate clinical interpretation.