CO Patient Care, Ethics & Clinical Procedures in Orthoptics 1

Question 1

What is the primary ethical responsibility of an orthoptist during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Ensure patient confidentiality

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Maximize clinic revenue

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Follow patient preferences without question

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Only follow physician directions

Question 2

Which of the following best defines informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Patient's understanding and voluntary agreement to treatment

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A verbal agreement with the doctor

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A witness signature for patient procedures

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Consent obtained from insurance providers

Question 3

What is the correct hand hygiene protocol before examining a patient?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands for at least 20 seconds

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Use gloves instead of washing hands

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Wash only if visible dirt is present

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Rinse hands without soap

Question 4

How should an orthoptist respond if a pediatric patient is uncooperative during an exam?

Accepted Answer

Use reassuring language and involve the parent

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Force the test quickly

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Ignore the child’s discomfort

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Reschedule the exam immediately

Question 5

What tool is typically used to assess near visual acuity in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Jaeger chart

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Snellen chart

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Ishihara plates

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Visual field perimeter

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a clinical procedure in orthoptics?

Accepted Answer

Alternate cover test

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Auscultation of chest sounds

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Skin allergy testing

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Tympanic temperature reading

Question 7

What is the best practice when documenting patient information?

Accepted Answer

Record information accurately and immediately

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Use abbreviations only

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Wait until the end of the week to document

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Rely on memory for later entries

Question 8

How should an orthoptist handle a patient complaint about discomfort during an exam?

Accepted Answer

Listen and respond with empathy

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Dismiss the concern

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Blame another staff member

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Ignore and continue the exam

Question 9

What is a key component of professional behavior in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating professionalism and ethics

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Flexibility in documentation

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Avoiding patient questions

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Taking shortcuts during exams