NOCE Laws, Regulations, and Standards 5

Question 1

Which organization accredits opticianry education programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA)

Answer

The Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) is the national accrediting body for opticianry education programs in the US.

Question 2

The ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A voluntary national certification demonstrating competency

Answer

ABO certification is a voluntary national credential that demonstrates professional competency, though some states accept or require it as part of their licensure process.

Question 3

Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary Standard, an optical office employee should share a patient's PHI:

Accepted Answer

Only to the extent needed to accomplish the intended purpose

Answer

The Minimum Necessary Standard requires that only the least amount of protected health information needed to accomplish a specific task be accessed or disclosed.

Question 4

A patient's frame is under a manufacturer's warranty, but the damage is clearly caused by patient misuse. The optician should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient the damage is not covered under warranty and discuss repair or replacement options

Answer

Misuse-related damage typically voids a manufacturer's warranty, and the optician must honestly inform the patient of coverage limits and available options.

Question 5

In states that do not require opticianry licensure, which standard still legally applies to prescription lens dispensing?

Accepted Answer

FTC Eyeglass Rule and FDA impact-resistance regulations still apply federally

Answer

Federal regulations including the FTC Eyeglass Rule and FDA's impact-resistant lens requirement (21 CFR 801.410) apply in all states regardless of whether state licensure exists.

NOCE - National Opticianry Competency Examination Practice Test

NOCE - National Opticianry Competency Examination Practice Test

NOCE Laws, Regulations, and Standards 5