Deck 1: Assisting in Surgery

Question 1

Proper sterilization of all surgical instruments is part of what strategy?

A)Scrubbing
B)Septic technique
C)Aseptic technique
D)Universal precautions

Answer 1

Aseptic technique

Question 2

An instrument that can sterilize surgical implements through the use of pressurized steam is known as a(n)

A)autoclave.
B)keratome.
C)tonometer.
D)curet.

Answer 2

autoclave.

Question 3

When necessary, disinfection of the patient's skin can be accomplished with what antiseptic solution?

A)Povidone-iodine
B)Iodine
C)Benzalkonium chloride
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Only sterile surfaces may touch each other is the main principle of

A)universal precautions.
B)the aseptic technique.
C)personal protection.
D)cleanliness.

Question 5

What type of anesthetic is used for a minor procedure?

A)Systemic
B)Local
C)None
D)A and B

Question 6

Which of the following are steps surgical team members can take to avoid spreading infection to the patient?

A)Keeping fingernails short
B)Wearing gloves
C)Frequent hand washing
D)All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to grab small tissues for either tissue removal or suture insertion?

A)Clamps
B)Curets
C)Forceps
D)Scissors

Question 8

Which of the following surgical instruments creates enough tissue compression to stop blood flow?

A)Hemostat
B)Forceps
C)Cannula
D)Lid speculum

Question 9

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to deliver liquids, such as balanced salt solution (BSS), to the surgical site?

A)Forceps
B)Cannula
C)Hemostat
D)Cautery

Question 10

Which of the following surgical instruments has a wire tip that carries an electrical current and is used to seal blood vessels and stop blood flow?

A)Hemostat
B)Cautery
C)Cannula
D)Suture

Question 11

Which of the following procedures is noninvasive and corrects myopia?

A)Chalazion surgery
B)Laser surgery
C)Tear duct irrigation
D)Ziegler cautery

Question 12

The ophthalmic assistant is credentialed to operate laser surgery instrumentation.

Question 13

What surgical procedure is most commonly used to treat spastic senile entropion?

A)Electrolysis
B)Ziegler cautery
C)Chalazion surgery
D)Pterygium removal

Question 14

Which of the following surgical procedures removes excess skin and anterior orbital fat from the upper and/or lower lids?

A)Chalazion surgery
B)Electrolysis
C)Blepharoplasty
D)Pterygium removal

Question 15

Which of the following surgical procedures remove yellowish subcutaneous lesions on the inner part of the upper and lower lids?

A)Pterygium removal
B)Xanthelasma lesion removal
C)Chalazion surgery
D)Epilation

Question 16

Anyone whose skin is penetrated by a used surgical instrument must report the incident within

A)2 days.
B)1 week.
C)immediately.
D)3 days.

Question 17

A patient suffering from epiphora may require which of the following procedures?

A)Tear duct irrigation
B)Epilation
C)Chalazion surgery
D)Ziegler cautery

Question 18

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to hold the upper and lower eyelids apart?

A)Lid speculum
B)Scalpel
C)Forceps
D)Hemostat

Question 19

If the physician requests a specific instrument during surgery, should the assistant provide a different instrument than the one requested if they think it may be better suited?

A)Yes
B)No

Question 20

Under the physician's guidance, which of the following is the assistant allowed to do during surgery?

A)Hold tissue away from the surgical site
B)Cut sutures
C)Keep the surgical site dry
D)All of the above

Question 21

Before an ophthalmologist removes a growth from a patient's eye, the assistant should have which of the following prepared?

A)Fixative
B)Gauze
C)Autoclave
D)Detergent

Question 22

A patient who has been diagnosed with an orbital tumor requires

A)emergency surgery.
B)urgent surgery.
C)elective surgery.
D)does not require surgery.

Question 23

Consent forms are mandatory for

A)major surgical procedures.
B)minor surgical procedures.
C)all surgical procedures.
D)not needed for surgical procedures.

Question 24

In which of the following surgical procedures is a clouded crystalline lens removed from the eye?

A)Strabismus surgery
B)Cataract surgery
C)Glaucoma surgery
D)Retinal detachment surgery

Question 25

What can be done to maintain an amoric environment in the surgery room?

A)Use powderless gloves
B)Use lint-free wipes and drapes
C)Maintaining positive pressure
D)All of the above

Question 26

Inadequate drying after the use or cleaning of a stainless steel instrument commonly leads to

A)sterility.
B)purplish spots.
C)corrosion.
D)all of the above.

Question 27

Operative notes should be made

A)within a week of the surgery.
B)within a year of the surgery.
C)within a month of the surgery.
D)as soon as possible.

Question 28

Instrument milk is used for

A)lubrication.
B)sterilization.
C)disinfection.
D)rust removal.