OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT ACTUAL 2026 ||
MOST RECENT EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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What is the name of the technique where gloves are put on
without being
touched by the hand? - ANSWER-Closed
technique
Who introduced modern surgical aseptic techniques in the
19th century? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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)
After donning gown and gloves, gloves should be checked for
what issue prior
to handling the instruments or sterile materials? - ANSWER-
Holes or tears
How should single use items be sterilized? - ANSWER-Single
use items are meant to be used only one time and should not
be sterilized after initial use
Why is it recommended for surgical personnel to wear long
sleeves in the operating room? This includes individuals who
are not scrubbed in or assisting with sterile instrumentation -
ANSWER-This type of clothing prevents shedding of skin from
bear arms
A surgical gown is folded so the surgical scrub assistant can
unfold the gown
, and put it on without touching the _ side - ANSWER-The outer
side or sterile
side
What is the name or role of the person in the operating room
who coordinates
the room activities, interfaces with the patient, and
provides support and
supplies to the scrubbed personnel? - ANSWER-
The circulator
Who is responsible for the preservation of asepsis or sterility
measures in the
operating room? - ANSWER-The entire operating team
should monitor and
report any type of potential break in sterility so that
corrective action can be
initiated
What type of surgical gloves should be used for
ophthalmic surgery? -
ANSWER-Powderless or
talc-free
What are 2 basic methods of gloving? - ANSWER-Open and
closed
Why are the hands elevated above the elbow after scrubbing?
- ANSWER-To
MOST RECENT EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM | JUST
RELEASED!!
What is the name of the technique where gloves are put on
without being
touched by the hand? - ANSWER-Closed
technique
Who introduced modern surgical aseptic techniques in the
19th century? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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)
After donning gown and gloves, gloves should be checked for
what issue prior
to handling the instruments or sterile materials? - ANSWER-
Holes or tears
How should single use items be sterilized? - ANSWER-Single
use items are meant to be used only one time and should not
be sterilized after initial use
Why is it recommended for surgical personnel to wear long
sleeves in the operating room? This includes individuals who
are not scrubbed in or assisting with sterile instrumentation -
ANSWER-This type of clothing prevents shedding of skin from
bear arms
A surgical gown is folded so the surgical scrub assistant can
unfold the gown
, and put it on without touching the _ side - ANSWER-The outer
side or sterile
side
What is the name or role of the person in the operating room
who coordinates
the room activities, interfaces with the patient, and
provides support and
supplies to the scrubbed personnel? - ANSWER-
The circulator
Who is responsible for the preservation of asepsis or sterility
measures in the
operating room? - ANSWER-The entire operating team
should monitor and
report any type of potential break in sterility so that
corrective action can be
initiated
What type of surgical gloves should be used for
ophthalmic surgery? -
ANSWER-Powderless or
talc-free
What are 2 basic methods of gloving? - ANSWER-Open and
closed
Why are the hands elevated above the elbow after scrubbing?
- ANSWER-To
