FREE NOCE Laws, Regulations, and Standards Questions and Answers

Question 1

An optician is verifying a pair of safety glasses for a construction worker.
To be compliant with the ANSI Z87.1 standard for high-impact resistance, what marking must be present on the lenses and frame?

Accepted Answer

"Z87+"

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The manufacturer's logo and "UV400"

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"OSHA Approved"

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A date of manufacture and "Impact Rated"

Question 2

A patient completes their eye examination and informs the front desk that they plan to purchase their glasses online. The office manager states that there is a $25 fee for releasing the prescription to be used elsewhere. According to federal law, this practice is:

Accepted Answer

Not permissible, as it violates the FTC's Eyeglass Rule.

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Acceptable, as the office is compensating for the lost sale.

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Acceptable, but only if the policy is posted in writing.

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Permissible, as state law supersedes federal trade regulations.

Question 3

Which federal agency mandates that all prescription dress spectacle lenses (with certain exceptions) must be individually tested for impact resistance using the 'drop-ball test'?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Question 4

While an optician is discussing lens options with a patient in the dispensary, another patient in the waiting area overhears the entire conversation, including the first patient's name, date of birth, and high-diopter prescription. This situation is a potential violation of which federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The FTC Eyeglass Rule

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The ANSI Z80.1 Standard

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Question 5

According to the ANSI Z80.1-2020 standard, what is the permissible tolerance for sphere power when verifying a finished single vision lens with a power of -4.50 D?

Accepted Answer

±0.13 D

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±0.25 D

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±0.18 D

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±0.06 D

Question 6

An optician working in an office with an in-house finishing lab needs to find information on the potential hazards and proper handling procedures for a new lens tinting solution. According to OSHA regulations, where must this information be located?

Accepted Answer

In the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder

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In the employee training manual

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On a label affixed to the dispensing table

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In the equipment's original operating instructions

An optician is verifying a pair of safety glasses for a construction worker.To be compliant with the ANSI Z87.1 standard for high-impact resistance, what marking must be present on the lenses and frame?

An optician is verifying a pair of safety glasses for a construction worker.
To be compliant with the ANSI Z87.1 standard for high-impact resistance, what marking must be present on the lenses and frame?