Question 1

Which regulatory body requires ophthalmic practices to give patients a copy of their eyeglass prescription upon completion of an eye exam?

Accepted Answer

The FTC, otherwise known as the Federal Trade Commission, requires that all ophthalmic practices give patients a copy of their eyeglass prescription upon completion of an eye exam.

Question 2

Disclosure of patient health information to which of the following parties is required by law in certain situations without patient consent? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Public Health and law enforcement
In certain situations, disclosure of patient health information to the Department of Public Health and to law enforcement is required by law, even without the patient's consent. Law enforcement may request information in order to facilitate an investigation while health care facilities are required by law to report certain information to public health agencies.

Question 3

When involved with a disgruntled patient, what can you do to cover yourself in the event you get sued?

Accepted Answer

When involved with a disgruntled patient you should keep accurate details of the exchanges you have had with the patient, written in ink. In addition you should write down the options you gave the patient to resolve the problem and keep all original paperwork pertaining to the problem.
In heated exchanges it is imperative that immediately following, you write down all that was said, people you talked with about the problem and any pertinent information.
Although not likely, opticians can get sued independently of their employers.

Question 4

Duty to warn means:

Accepted Answer

Duty to warn as an optician means, you are obligated to inform the patient about the impact resistance of lenses choices.
Each patient or parent of a child must be told about the impact resistance of the lens choices best suited for their prescription and the circumstances in which they will be wearing them.

Question 5

Are you covered with "Duty to Warn" by having a free standing sign in the optical stating patients should buy polycarbonate lenses if they will be wearing their eyewear for sporting activities?

Accepted Answer

A free standing sign in the optical stating patients should buy polycarbonate lenses if they will be wearing their eyewear during sporting activities does not cover Duty to Warn.
Duty to Warn must be presented to every patient or parent individually and that person must acknowledge the Duty to Warn. If the patient makes other lens choices than Trivex or polycarbonate, they should be made to sign to that effect. That paper should become part of the patient's file.

Question 6

A Duty to Warn is done for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A Duty to Warn is done to protect both the optician and patient.
The optician is obligated to let the patient know about the impact resistance of the types of lenses available. Therefore the choice and decision is made by the patient and the optician does not have to accept the responsibility of the lens choice and consequences.
The patient is also protected by making an informed decision, knowing the consequences of the impact resistance of their lens choices.

Question 7

What is the ANSI standard for cylinder axis tolerance for a cylinder power that is greater than 1.50?

Accepted Answer

The ANSI standard for cylinder axis tolerance for a cylinder power that is greater than 1.50 is two (+/-).

Question 8

What is the ANSI add tolerance for a lens with less than a 4 add?

Accepted Answer

The ANSI standard for add tolerance for lenses with less than a 4 add is 0.12 D (+/-).
All add powers less than 4 have the same tolerance. Lenses with adds higher than 4 have an ANSI standard tolerance of 0.18 D (+/-).

Question 9

What is the governing document number of ANSI for safety lens standards?

Accepted Answer

The governing number for the ANSI standards with regard to safety lenses is Z87.1
Products adhering to the ANSI standard will be engraved with a "Z87+" on the lenses as well as frames. When a hazard assessment is indicated in the workplace and eye/face protection is suggested, it must comply with this ANSI standard.

Quiz 3: Laws Regulations and Standards