CPOA Patient Care 3

Question 1

Which documentation entry best reflects proper SOAP note format for a chief complaint of red eye?

Accepted Answer

S: Patient states right eye has been red and itchy for 2 days

Answer

The Subjective section of a SOAP note should record the patient's own words describing their symptoms and timeline.

Question 2

When measuring near visual acuity, the standard testing distance is:

Accepted Answer

14 inches (35 cm)

Answer

Near visual acuity is standardly measured at 14 inches (approximately 35 cm), simulating typical reading distance.

Question 3

A patient with diabetes mellitus is scheduled for a dilated fundus exam. Which observation during preliminary testing would be most significant to report?

Accepted Answer

Fluctuating visual acuity between visits

Answer

Fluctuating visual acuity in diabetic patients may indicate unstable blood glucose levels affecting the lens, which is clinically significant.

Question 4

Which technique is correct when performing confrontation visual field testing?

Accepted Answer

Cover one eye and compare patient's peripheral vision to the examiner's

Answer

Confrontation visual field testing compares the patient's peripheral vision to the examiner's as a gross screening tool, one eye at a time.

Question 5

A patient is allergic to topical anesthetic. Which procedure must be postponed or modified?

Accepted Answer

Goldmann applanation tonometry

Answer

Goldmann applanation tonometry requires a topical anesthetic for patient comfort and accurate measurement, so it cannot proceed without one.

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CPOA Patient Care 3