Questions: What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant?
diagnosing certain conditions
making prognostic estimates
performing certain diagnostic tests
prescribing treatment for certain problems
Transcript text: What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant?
diagnosing certain conditions
making prognostic estimates
performing certain diagnostic tests
prescribing treatment for certain problems
Solution
The answer is: performing certain diagnostic tests.
Explanation for each option:
Diagnosing certain conditions: This is typically the responsibility of a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, not an ophthalmic medical assistant.
Making prognostic estimates: Prognostic estimates are usually made by the ophthalmologist based on their diagnosis and expertise.
Performing certain diagnostic tests: Ophthalmic medical assistants are trained to perform various diagnostic tests, such as visual acuity tests, tonometry, and imaging tests, under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Prescribing treatment for certain problems: Prescribing treatment is within the scope of practice for ophthalmologists and optometrists, not ophthalmic medical assistants.
Summary:
Ophthalmic medical assistants are responsible for performing certain diagnostic tests, which aid the ophthalmologist in diagnosing and treating eye conditions.