CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Occurs when the meibomian gland becomes obstructed and usually clear,
oily material be ones opaque & greasy.
Answer: chalazion
◍ Infection control.
Answer: The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms. (4 types of harmful organisms; bacteria, viruses, fungi,
and parasites)
◍ Disinfection.
Answer: Destroys MOST bacteria, but not bacterial spores; disinfecting
tools (disinfectants must be bactericidal; capable of destroying bacteria;
virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and fungicidal, capable of
destroying . Pesticides & can be harmful)
◍ small purulent infection of sebaceous gland of eye treated with hot
compresses and surgical incision; also called hordeolum.
Answer: stye
◍ Contamination.
Answer: The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or
other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or
residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
◍ outward turning of the rim of the eyelid.
Answer: ectropion
,◍ Decomtamination.
Answer: The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an
item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residues such as dust,
hair, and skin.
◍ Occupational disease.
Answer: Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such
as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
◍ Parasitic disease.
Answer: Disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites.
◍ causes the eyelid to fold inward and the entire line of lashes touch the
cornea..
Answer: entropion
◍ A subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, resulting in eye redness, swollen
eyelids, and other eye lesions..
Answer: Ocular Rosacea
◍ Scabies.
Answer: Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, which
burrows under the skin
◍ Lipid layer: top, oily layer of tears prevent the water-based layer from
drying out.Aqueous (Water)layer: is the middle layer. Is mostly water with a
small ant of salt.Mucus: mucosal layer of tears is the bottom layer, closest to
the cornea and conjunctiva, mucus is mostly protein..
Answer: 3 Components of Tears
◍ a herpes infection of the eye, usually caused by touching an infected area of
the body and then touching the eye.
Answer: ocular herpes
◍ Natural Immunity.
Answer: Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through
healthy living.
, ◍ moist mucous membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids and
outer surface of the eye.
Answer: conjunctiva
◍ inside lining of the eyelid.
Answer: palpebral conjunctiva
◍ is large, white area of the eye.
Answer: bulbar conjunctiva
◍ is the transparent covering over the iris. Functions like a camera lens.
Answer: Cornea
◍ Acquired immunity.
Answer: Immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or
through inoculation (such as vaccination) or through exposure to natural
allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
◍ Open hinged implements.
Answer: Brush grooved items, and open hinged implements to scrub
◍ Ways to clean your tools/implements.
Answer: 1. Washing with soap and warm water, then scrubbing them with a
clean and properly disinfected nail brush.2. Using ultrasonic unit3. Using a
clean solvent
◍ Bioburden.
Answer: The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the
organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or
sterilization.
◍ Keep the eye moist, help heals wounds, & protects against eye infection.
Answer: Tears
◍ Phenolic disinfectants.
Answer: Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of
formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
(AKA carcinogens)