Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Exam Questions
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If the gauge number of a hypodermic needle is large, what is
the diameter of the bore needle?
Small
Which is the larger gauge needle: 21 gauge or 23 gauge?
21 gauge
Which suture is "heavier" 4-0 or 10-0 nylon?
4-0
What is a double armed suture?
There is a needle attached to each end of the suture
What are the 3 basic components of a surgical needle?
Eye, body, and point
What suture gauge is used to close corneal wounds?
10-0 nylon
How do sterile persons pass one another?
They should pass face-to-face or back-to-back
Backs of gowns, including the wrap around gowns, are
considered _
Unsterile
While keeping your hands inside the gown at the cuff, wait
for the _ to tie gown before gloving.
Circulator
When wearing sterile gloves, hands must be kept _
Above the waist
Microorganism contamination is prevented by maintaining
sterility through _ _
Sterile technique
How is the sterile gown picked up during gowning?
Pick up the gown by the neckline/shoulders, lift straight up and
hold away from body
,The wrapper of a sterile package must be opened _ from the
body
Away
Who is responsible for tying the gown before gloving?
The circulator
What is a common error in preparing skin with an antiseptic
solution?
Moving from clean to contaminated areas and back again
Before scrubbing, assistants should carefully clean the area
under their nails with _
A nail file or nail pick
The attempt to prevent infection by the elimination of
microorganisms is called _ _
Aseptic technique
Sterilization of the operator's or assistant's skin is called _
Scrubbing
Additional instruments that are seldom used but
occasionally required may remain on the _ table
Back
The Mayo stand should be arranged according to a _ pattern
Consistent
What is the name of the technique where gloves are put on
without being touched by the hand?
Closed technique
Who introduced modern surgical aseptic techniques in the
19th century?
Joseph Lister
When opening the outer wrap of a sterile pack of sutures,
what must occur in order for the inner pack of sutures to
remain sterile?
Care must be taken not to contaminate the inner pack by touching
the inner pack with anything that is non-sterile
You are working as a surgical scrub tech assistant and need
to pass an instrument to the surgeon, such as scissors or
, forceps. What is the proper way to position and hand off the
instrument to the surgeon?
The instrument is handed to the surgeon in the position that it is
ready to be utilized. By handing off instruments in this manner,
the surgeon does not have to reposition the instrument before use
The eye drape should be placed snug but not tight around
the eye for surgery. What could occur if the drape is
positioned too tight?
A rise in intraocular pressure with possible vitreous loss during
surgery
If scrubbed personnel need to change positions during a
procedure, how should they position themselves in order to
maintain the integrity of the sterile field?
The should cross face-to-face or back-to-back. Circulating
personnel should not walk between two sterile fields
Why should artificial or acrylic nails not be worn by scrub
personnel?
Both types of nails may harbor organisms or fungi
What is another name for the tray stand that is closest to the
operative site and instruments are set-up and ready for
surgery?
The Mayo stand
Sterile liquids may be poured into a sterile cup or basin for
use during the procedure. When the liquid has been poured,
the edge of the cap is considered contaminated. What should
happen to the remaining liquid?
Pour and utilize the whole container or discard the remaining
liquid after pouring what is needed
Name 2 types of sterile package delivery methods that may
be utilized in the operating room by the circulating nurse
The peel back method. The hand held method (one example is
the circulating nurse could put on a sterile glove to deliver the
object to the back table or Mayo tray)
and Answers Latest Version Top Rated A+
If the gauge number of a hypodermic needle is large, what is
the diameter of the bore needle?
Small
Which is the larger gauge needle: 21 gauge or 23 gauge?
21 gauge
Which suture is "heavier" 4-0 or 10-0 nylon?
4-0
What is a double armed suture?
There is a needle attached to each end of the suture
What are the 3 basic components of a surgical needle?
Eye, body, and point
What suture gauge is used to close corneal wounds?
10-0 nylon
How do sterile persons pass one another?
They should pass face-to-face or back-to-back
Backs of gowns, including the wrap around gowns, are
considered _
Unsterile
While keeping your hands inside the gown at the cuff, wait
for the _ to tie gown before gloving.
Circulator
When wearing sterile gloves, hands must be kept _
Above the waist
Microorganism contamination is prevented by maintaining
sterility through _ _
Sterile technique
How is the sterile gown picked up during gowning?
Pick up the gown by the neckline/shoulders, lift straight up and
hold away from body
,The wrapper of a sterile package must be opened _ from the
body
Away
Who is responsible for tying the gown before gloving?
The circulator
What is a common error in preparing skin with an antiseptic
solution?
Moving from clean to contaminated areas and back again
Before scrubbing, assistants should carefully clean the area
under their nails with _
A nail file or nail pick
The attempt to prevent infection by the elimination of
microorganisms is called _ _
Aseptic technique
Sterilization of the operator's or assistant's skin is called _
Scrubbing
Additional instruments that are seldom used but
occasionally required may remain on the _ table
Back
The Mayo stand should be arranged according to a _ pattern
Consistent
What is the name of the technique where gloves are put on
without being touched by the hand?
Closed technique
Who introduced modern surgical aseptic techniques in the
19th century?
Joseph Lister
When opening the outer wrap of a sterile pack of sutures,
what must occur in order for the inner pack of sutures to
remain sterile?
Care must be taken not to contaminate the inner pack by touching
the inner pack with anything that is non-sterile
You are working as a surgical scrub tech assistant and need
to pass an instrument to the surgeon, such as scissors or
, forceps. What is the proper way to position and hand off the
instrument to the surgeon?
The instrument is handed to the surgeon in the position that it is
ready to be utilized. By handing off instruments in this manner,
the surgeon does not have to reposition the instrument before use
The eye drape should be placed snug but not tight around
the eye for surgery. What could occur if the drape is
positioned too tight?
A rise in intraocular pressure with possible vitreous loss during
surgery
If scrubbed personnel need to change positions during a
procedure, how should they position themselves in order to
maintain the integrity of the sterile field?
The should cross face-to-face or back-to-back. Circulating
personnel should not walk between two sterile fields
Why should artificial or acrylic nails not be worn by scrub
personnel?
Both types of nails may harbor organisms or fungi
What is another name for the tray stand that is closest to the
operative site and instruments are set-up and ready for
surgery?
The Mayo stand
Sterile liquids may be poured into a sterile cup or basin for
use during the procedure. When the liquid has been poured,
the edge of the cap is considered contaminated. What should
happen to the remaining liquid?
Pour and utilize the whole container or discard the remaining
liquid after pouring what is needed
Name 2 types of sterile package delivery methods that may
be utilized in the operating room by the circulating nurse
The peel back method. The hand held method (one example is
the circulating nurse could put on a sterile glove to deliver the
object to the back table or Mayo tray)
