Introduction to Vision Rehabilitation Practice Test

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• What are the appropriate lens options for myopic visually impaired patients?
• What notation is best for near visual acuities?
• Which conditions will experience a decrease in visual acuity due to decreased illumination?
• The progression of letter sizes in the Feinbloom chart is regular/irregular.
• Glasses for visually impaired patients aim to maximize magnification devices at which distances?
• What color vision tests do we use in VR?
• Which of the following statements reflects VR outcomes?
• Bright illumination is best for testing VA in VR. True or False?
• If JND is 1.25 D, what is the cylinder power for a patient with 10/100 vision?
• Lenses in Trial Frame: Where does the largest sphere lens go?
• MAR stands for what in vision testing?
• Which life-stage category is represented by a patient who is currently enrolled in school?
• Which chart is noted for enabling up to 700-foot characters and can be walked up to the patient?
• FT-28/35 is an example of which type of lens option?
• When collecting case history regarding reading material for a patient who uses a computer, which items are appropriate to ask about?
• Amsler grid primarily assesses which aspect of vision?
• The Mars contrast sensitivity chart is used at what distance?
• Your patient has 10/400 vision at 10 feet. What is the JND?
• Which question best reflects vocational history?
• When documenting visual acuity in VR, what information needs to be included?
• The size of an average finger corresponds to which letter size?
• Which symptom would suggest peripheral retina issues?
• Which statement best describes how to assess ocular alignment in VR?
• Which assessment bundle is commonly considered with a vision therapy referral?
• What is the trial frame scale?
• If JND is 0.75 D, what is the cylinder power for a patient with 10/100 vision?
• How should we test visual acuity in terms quadrants?
• What is the maximum vertex distance shown on the trial frame scale?
• In 2017, roughly how many million people were living with visual acuity loss?
• In evaluating the social history of a low vision patient, which psychosocial issues should be considered?
• A patient has 10/200 vision at 10 feet. What is the JND?
• Which mobility/mobility planning question helps tailor rehabilitation?
• Which device is used to quantify the vertex distance in a trial frame examination?
• The first step of a trial frame refraction is an objective measurement. These findings are then placed in a trial frame with the appropriate __________ distance.
• A patient has 10/25 vision at 10 feet. What is the cylinder power?
• The need for vision rehabilitation continues to grow.
• Why are there better options than counting fingers?
• Which pattern is described by reduced acuity?
• Which factor most contributes to the growing need for vision rehabilitation?
• A 66-year-old with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with diabetic macular edema undergoing treatment and best-corrected acuity 20/30 in each eye, living alone and unable to manage medications. Is he a good candidate?
• Which statement best describes a patient who is a candidate for vision rehabilitation?
• If the trial frame scale at the apex of the cornea reads 0 mm, what is the vertex distance?
• What is a notable feature of the Bailey-Lovie chart?
• Which of the following is one of the five patterns of vision loss?
• If you have a Feinbloom chart at 10 ft and the patient can’t read the next line, what is the next step?
• Bracketing in lens selection is based on which concept?
• What is noted about the Snellen equivalents listed on the ETDRS chart?
• Which statement best describes a similarity between the ETDRS and Bailey-Lovie charts?
• For near visual acuity, 2M is twice as big as which notation?
• An 8-year-old with refractive amblyopia and best-corrected acuity 20/60 in both eyes and poor history of prescription use. Should they be referred to vision rehabilitation now?
• Which term describes a near acuity test that uses continuous text?
• Ocular health assessment in a vision rehabilitation exam is not performed on every patient.
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a vision rehabilitation exam?
• Which scenario is appropriate when documenting case history for reading needs?
• What is the purpose of the trial frame refraction in relation to lens power?
• What are the three types of retinoscopy we can perform?
• For an unemployed patient, which question is most relevant?
• Which statement about near visual acuity testing is true?
• What should we emphasize during the case history of a low vision exam?
• What purpose does anti-reflective coating (AR) serve?
• How many visits occur with vision rehabilitation?
• For near visual acuity, 1M is twice as small as which notation?
• Why is vertex distance important when prescribing high-power lenses?
• What is the key to starting the VR examination?
• Which of the following pieces of information is not listed as required in documenting VR VA testing?
• Which statement best describes the observations to make in a low vision clinic?
• During a trial-frame refraction, what sequence was used to test the spherical power in the example?
• Which of the following is not one of the three reported types of retinoscopy?
• How is radical retinoscopy performed?
• Why might autorefractors be insufficient for some patients?
• Do you have to recalculate JND during the subjective refraction?
• In vision rehabilitation programs, what is a primary goal when a patient cannot manage daily tasks due to vision loss?
• Which statement best describes when the ocular health sequence should be used in VR?
• Which of the following is NOT a visual field test used in VR?
• Why is visual field testing performed in VR assessments?
• True or False: JND is fluid, meaning it will change as the refraction progresses.
• Which scale is used on the ETDRS chart?
• Which action is specifically discouraged during case history when assessing reading material for a low-vision patient?
• Why are pupil tests performed after all VR testing is completed?
• Lenses in Trial Frame: Where does the cylinder power go?
• During progressive conditions, referrals may be made when?
• What are the three different methods we can use to determine vertex distance for a trial frame?
• What chart style is pictured?
• What contact lenses are ideal for hyperopic visually impaired patients?
• Which option is NOT an objective measurement for starting point for refraction?
• Which term best describes the issue of blurred vision in vision rehabilitation terminology?
• VR visual acuity is usually performed at what distance?
• Which term describes a form of perimetry that is typically automated?
• Which test is commonly used as a central field screening tool?
• When presenting lenses in a trial frame, they should be presented slowly or quickly?
• Which tool maps macular function and fixation?
• What chart should be used if a patient has an overall reduced visual field?
• Which of the following lists the five basic stages of grief?
• What are the potential outcomes associated with vision rehabilitation?
• What is the primary goal of habilitation and rehabilitation?
• Which statement about the Feinbloom chart is true?
• Which method is associated with kinetic perimetry testing of peripheral vision?
• Hi-index and UV protection options are more accessible to hyperopic than emmetropic eyes?
• Which are appropriate multifocal options for presbyopia/aphakia visually impaired patients?
• In lensometry, the resultant power measured with all lenses in the trial frame is known as the what?
• Which statement is true about the uses of contact lenses with visually impaired patients?
• How do we test stereopsis in VR?
• At which test distances is the ETDRS chart calibrated?
• For near visual acuity, 1M is twice as big as which notation?
• Which of the following is not a relevant vocational history question?
• A 46-year-old with traumatic glaucoma in the right eye and peripheral field loss, left eye normal. Is this patient a good candidate for vision rehabilitation?
• True or False: The visually impaired population has a low incidence of refractive error.
• What term describes the impairment that indicates rehabilitation need?
• What is the next appropriate step after the objective measurement in a trial frame refraction?
• When taking distance visual acuity in VR, where should you start?
• How do we test accommodation in VR?
• When should referrals for vision rehabilitation be made?
• For a patient living alone with moderate bilateral vision impairment, which rehabilitation focus is most appropriate?
• If we see nystagmus, what type of astigmatism should we expect?
• A 70-year-old with best-corrected acuity 20/70 in both eyes, main hobby is TV viewing and can only see if sitting very close. Is he a best candidate for vision rehabilitation?
• How long is the typical VR exam?
• Which item is a component of a vision rehabilitation exam related to magnification?
• If we have our sleeve down with our retinoscope, how is the mirror positioned?
• In evaluating social support, which question is most relevant?
• Why is it important to start a VR examination with a refractive analysis?
• Which functional domains are often measured in VR outcomes?
• What does CPS stand for in near visual acuity terminology?
• For near visual acuity, 2M is twice as small as what?
• For an employed patient, which question is most relevant about vocational history?
• What is the first step in the standard visual acuity testing sequence?
• Which is a barrier to the vision rehabilitation and physician connection?
• The Feinbloom chart is used for patients with what characteristics?
• Until what age does the globe continue to grow in pediatric patients?
• Loss of side vision is described as which pattern?
• Which statement is NOT a stated benefit of using a trial frame in VR?
• How should the ocular surface be oriented when measuring back vertex power?
• The Feinbloom chart has characters up to __________ foot size.
• Which feature is associated with the Bailey-Lovie chart but not described for ETDRS in the material?
• For a monocular patient, which question would you not ask?
• From the 2017 US data, how many millions were living with blindness?
• What contact lenses are beneficial for patients who have difficulty with bright lights?
• Which statement best describes the overall purpose of vision rehabilitation?
• Is it appropriate to use a lot of lenses within the trial frame?
• How should we direct our case history with a low vision exam?
• Prosthetic Eyes are often used for which purposes?
• Which statement describes common psychosocial symptoms associated with vision loss?
• Which condition is given as an example where retinal bleaching can affect pupil responses?
• Which is a barrier to vision rehabilitation and patient connection?
• How should you bracket the lenses used in a trial frame?
• What are microperimeters used for?
• If the ocular health sequence is performed in VR, when is it performed during the exam?
• Which contact lens types are ideal for myopic visually impaired patients?
• What information is missing from the documentation example: 10/125 (3/38) OD, in normal room illumination, 6 o'clock steady EV, right head turn null point?
• Which visual field test is mostly reserved for malingering patients?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a contrast sensitivity chart used in assessment?
• In near visual testing, why must the numerator and denominator use the same distance units?
• Which phrasing best assesses psychosocial adjustment to vision loss?
• Every how many rows signifies a halving or doubling of visual acuity level on the ETDRS chart?
• For a high myope, should the sleeve be up or down?
• In 2017, approximately what percentage of the US population had visual acuity loss?
• What information is missing from the documentation of near visual acuity in VR?
• Is it important to ask about prior vision rehabilitation (VR) experience?
• Which item is included in educational history questions for a student with vision impairment?
• A 55-year-old trader with best-corrected visual acuity 20/50 cannot read markets on his computer or interpret hand signals due to optic atrophy. Is he a good candidate for vision rehabilitation?
• Why do we prescribe glasses for the visually impaired population?
• The progression of letter sizes on the Feinbloom chart is described as which?
• In the trial frame scale, what does a white 5 mm reading indicate?
• Which elements may be modified with vision rehabilitation?
• During subjective refraction, should you adjust axis changes? If yes, what is the recommended approach?
• True or False: With the ETDRS chart, there is a constant increment of size increase regardless of testing distance.
• What vision chart is the 'gold standard' way to take visual acuities?
• A patient has 20/100 vision at 10 feet. What lenses would you show over the trial frame during the refraction?
• During VR ocular health assessment, what information is gained to guide rehabilitation?
• Low-vision assessments typically do not look at back-of-eye health.
• Do we perform the ocular health sequence in virtual reality (VR)?
• Which near visual acuity test is used to assess functional near vision?
• Which of the following measures is part of assessing visual function in a vision rehabilitation exam?
• How should the final prescription be written when back vertex power differs from the trial-frame powers?
• Among charts listed for contrast sensitivity, which is cited as a contrast sensitivity chart used in assessment?
• Which technique is used to relocate the image to a healthier retinal area?
• Aspheric lens options are listed for which category?
• In the trial frame, on which surface should the cylinder axis markings be visible to the clinician?
• Which of the following is a visual field test used in VR?
• In educational history, which item helps identify required accommodations for a low-vision learner?
• Visual acuities should be relatively equal between the two eyes, or within two lines.
• Which conditions will experience a decrease in VA due to increased illumination?
• When can magnification devices be applied?
• If the trial frame scale at the apex of the cornea reads as the white 5 mm (closer), what is the vertex distance?
• When considering near visual equivalents at 40 cm, which measurements are most important to look at?
• A patient has 10/50 vision at 10 feet. What is the JND?
• What is the Feinbloom chart used for?
• Which statement is true about Feinbloom chart calibration distance?
• Which mobility factor should be considered for a low-vision patient?
• Will the back vertex power measurement differ from the powers measured with the lenses in the trial frame?
• What chart should be used if a patient has a central scotoma?
• Which of the following is a component of a vision rehabilitation exam?
• Which test is specifically used to assess macular function and fixation stability?
• If you have a patient you know has problems with their peripheral retina, what are some questions you might ask?
• Isihara color vision tests are used at what distance?
• Which distance is used for near visual acuity testing?
• Can you provide VR in a private practice clinic?
• Which lens options are appropriate for hyperopic visually impaired patients?
• Which term modernly describes the umbrella concept that includes traditional vision impairment and traumatic brain injury?
• Which of the following is included as a component of a vision rehabilitation exam related to assistive devices?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of near acuity cards?
• Do you have to maintain spherical equivalent (SE) during the subjective refraction?
• Is there 100% utilization of vision rehabilitation?
• If we use a thin medal PD ruler through stenopaic tilt, what must we account for?
• What frame is ideal for hyperopic visually impaired patients?
• Which statement best describes the psychosocial impact of vision loss?
• According to JND guidelines, which axis change is recommended when adjusting cylinder?
• Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to physician referral to vision rehabilitation?
• Which of the following is NOT a common primary reading modality for low vision patients?
• Which statement about the ETDRS chart is accurate?
• Hazy, faded vision is most closely associated with which functional limitation?
• Regarding ETDRS distance calibration, which statement is correct?
• When should pupils be tested during the ocular health sequence?
• Which educational history question helps identify reading ability?
• Which pattern is described by reduced contrast sensitivity?
• A patient has severe field loss in one eye but normal vision in the other eye. Is this patient typically a good candidate for vision rehabilitation?
• What is the primary function of conformers in pediatric prosthetics?
• What is the proper order of visual acuity measurements?
• Low vision is an outdated term, and vision rehabilitation is the more appropriate umbrella term.
• Why can retinoscopy be difficult in the low vision clinic?
• Your patient has 10/100 vision at 10 feet. What is the cylinder power?
• How is nystagmus and null point determination typically tested in VR?
• What is the JND of a 76-year-old patient with AMD and acuities of 10/200 in each eye?
• Which factors are important to assess when evaluating reading and lighting material for a low-vision patient?
• What is the last size a patient can read with fluency called?
• How can we control glare with contact lenses?
• What is the best vertex distance to refract at?
• Counting fingers is an accurate visual acuity measurement.
• How do we test ocular alignment in VR?
• Approximately what acuity in each eye is typically needed for binocularity to be present?
• True or False: The case history of a low vision exam covers all areas of questioning typically included in a primary care exam.
• In retinoscopy with the sleeve up, how is the mirror positioned?
• Which chart is regarded as the gold standard for measuring visual acuity?
• Dipping lenses in front of habitual correction is not an adequate way to check refraction. True or False?
• How large is each step between lines on the ETDRS chart in logMAR terms?
• What is the standard of care for patients with permanent vision loss that assesses visual goals, evaluates visual function, maximizes functional vision, and includes counseling?
• When vision loss prevents a patient from performing essential daily activities, which of the following exemplifies the range of tasks considered?
• Which statement describes vertex distance in the context of trial frame refraction?
• Who should make referrals for vision rehabilitation whenever possible?
• Which living situation is not listed as a consideration in the social history of a low-vision patient?
• If the trial frame scale at the apex of the cornea reads as the red 5 mm (further), what is the vertex distance?
• Which vertex distance should not be used for refraction?
• The Feinbloom chart has a constant number of characters per line. True or False?
• Which item is commonly assessed under activities of daily living in low-vision patients?
• Which color code indicates a measurement farther from the cornea?
• The five patterns of vision loss are central field defect, peripheral field defect, reduced acuity, reduced contrast sensitivity, and combination.
• How do we determine JND in a VR clinic?
• Are autorefractors capable of getting an accurate measurement on ocular surface diseases?
• Which statement best describes subjective methods for determining refractive error in low-vision patients?
• Which frame is ideal for myopic visually impaired patients?
• What objective measurements can be used to determine the starting point for refraction?
• Bailey-Lovie chart uniquely uses a constant size increase per line regardless of test distance. This statement is:
• What are the appropriate lens options for emmetropic visually impaired patient?
• Which materials commonly provide impact resistance and UV protection in protective eyewear?
• What is a focus when assessing hobbies and interests for a low-vision patient?
• Why is the trial frame the primary method for subjective refraction in vision rehabilitation (VR)?
• Physiological deterioration creates ______ deterioration.
• What distance is commonly used to measure ETDRS visual acuity?
• Which of the following are examples of near acuity cards?
• What should we keep in mind about paper or electronic patient history forms in a low vision clinic?
• What is the goal of a case history in a low vision exam?
• Which device is noted for testing peripheral vision well?
• Which statement about quick intervention to a low vision clinic is correct?
• During a case history, which type of questions should be used?
• Which statement best describes activities of daily living for a low-vision patient?
• Lenticular and full-field designs are listed as options for which group of visually impaired patients?
• What is one benefit of using a suprathreshold start for distance visual acuity testing in VR?
• Polycarbonate lenses have what advantages for visually impaired patients?
• Which is a proper way of documenting near visual acuity?
• What distance(s) is the Feinbloom chart calibrated to?
• Trial Frame Refraction: What is the first step of a trial frame refraction?
• Your patient has 10/100 vision at 10 feet. What is the JND?
• In which situation would we not perform the ocular health sequence in VR?
• ETDRS stands for which phrase?
• Which of the following scenarios would warrant performing the ocular health sequence in VR?
• Which term refers to the process of returning, keeping, or improving skills that have been lost due to illness, injury, impairment, or disability?
• True or False: Vision rehabilitation is a natural extension of primary care, with exam elements being adapted for a patient with visual impairments and may have additional specialized tests.
• What term describes the process of developing, keeping, and improving new skills in people who are differently abled?
• How do you measure near visual acuity?
• What is the purpose of using logMAR as a measurement on the ETDRS chart?
• Which option is a common reading modality for low vision patients?
• Not one of the five patterns of vision loss?
• NOT a listed use of contact lenses with visually impaired patients?