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OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT ACTUAL
2026/2027 || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
NEWEST EXAM!!!
When preparing a patient for surgery, when are vital signs
taken, as well as when are dilating drops and sedatives
administered? - Answer-Prior to surgery
Who should a patient speak to if they are uncomfortable
under the surgical drape? - Answer-The surgeon,
anesthetist, or the nurse
What test is performed pre-operatively to determine axial
length? - Answer-A-scan
If a patient is scheduled for extraocular muscle surgery,
what diagnostic tests are generally performed? - Answer-
External photography and muscle balance measurements
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What are vital signs? - Answer-Measurement of blood
pressure, pulse, and respirations
What is the most common cause of corrosion of
instruments? - Answer-Inadequate cleaning and drying.
Particles or materials that remain on the surface following
sterilization
What is the recommended pH level for ophthalmic
instrument cleaning solutions? - Answer-Neutral pH level
(7.0-8.5)
How often should instruments be lubricated? - Answer-
Every 5 procedures and after every cleaning process
The most common cause of corrosion and pitting of
instruments are _ and _ - Answer-Blood and saline
What kind of disposable instrument wipes are
recommended for cleaning microsurgical instruments? -
Answer-Lint-free wipes
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Ultrasonic cleaners remove foreign matter and all
lubrication from instruments. What step should follow the
ultrasonic cleaning process? - Answer-Instruments should
be bathed in instrument milk
Why are microsurgical instruments separated during
ultrasonic cleaning? - Answer-To avoid vibrations that may
cause premature precision tip wear
When should the consent form for surgery be completed?
- Answer-Prior to the procedure, before any medications
are administered
In what position is the patient placed during surgery? -
Answer-Supine
What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? -
Answer-Emergency, urgent, and elective
Name 3 types of ocular emergencies that may require
surgical intervention - Answer-Lacerated globes and
eyelids; intraocular foreign bodies; acute glaucoma; and,
intraocular hemorrhage
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What should pre-operative patients bring to their surgical
appointment? - Answer-A list of medications and allergies
When scheduling a patient for surgery, what information is
needed for scheduling purposes? - Answer-Patient name,
date of birth, type of insurance, contact information,
procedure, anesthesia, operative eye, and length of time
needed for the procedure
Instrument "rust" may actually be a _ - Answer-Stain
The first steps in a maintenance program of instruments
are _ and _ - Answer-Inspection and evaluation
Immediately after use, a diamond blade should be rinsed
with what type of solution? - Answer-Sterile water
A diamond blade with baked-on protein may be cleaned by
inserting the retracted diamond blade into a wet _ _ and
working it through incisions in the direction it is designed
to cut - Answer-Styrofoam peanut
Rust can be transferred to an instrument from another
source. To detect if the actual instrument itself is rusting, a
OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT ACTUAL
2026/2027 || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
NEWEST EXAM!!!
When preparing a patient for surgery, when are vital signs
taken, as well as when are dilating drops and sedatives
administered? - Answer-Prior to surgery
Who should a patient speak to if they are uncomfortable
under the surgical drape? - Answer-The surgeon,
anesthetist, or the nurse
What test is performed pre-operatively to determine axial
length? - Answer-A-scan
If a patient is scheduled for extraocular muscle surgery,
what diagnostic tests are generally performed? - Answer-
External photography and muscle balance measurements
,2|Page
What are vital signs? - Answer-Measurement of blood
pressure, pulse, and respirations
What is the most common cause of corrosion of
instruments? - Answer-Inadequate cleaning and drying.
Particles or materials that remain on the surface following
sterilization
What is the recommended pH level for ophthalmic
instrument cleaning solutions? - Answer-Neutral pH level
(7.0-8.5)
How often should instruments be lubricated? - Answer-
Every 5 procedures and after every cleaning process
The most common cause of corrosion and pitting of
instruments are _ and _ - Answer-Blood and saline
What kind of disposable instrument wipes are
recommended for cleaning microsurgical instruments? -
Answer-Lint-free wipes
,3|Page
Ultrasonic cleaners remove foreign matter and all
lubrication from instruments. What step should follow the
ultrasonic cleaning process? - Answer-Instruments should
be bathed in instrument milk
Why are microsurgical instruments separated during
ultrasonic cleaning? - Answer-To avoid vibrations that may
cause premature precision tip wear
When should the consent form for surgery be completed?
- Answer-Prior to the procedure, before any medications
are administered
In what position is the patient placed during surgery? -
Answer-Supine
What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? -
Answer-Emergency, urgent, and elective
Name 3 types of ocular emergencies that may require
surgical intervention - Answer-Lacerated globes and
eyelids; intraocular foreign bodies; acute glaucoma; and,
intraocular hemorrhage
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What should pre-operative patients bring to their surgical
appointment? - Answer-A list of medications and allergies
When scheduling a patient for surgery, what information is
needed for scheduling purposes? - Answer-Patient name,
date of birth, type of insurance, contact information,
procedure, anesthesia, operative eye, and length of time
needed for the procedure
Instrument "rust" may actually be a _ - Answer-Stain
The first steps in a maintenance program of instruments
are _ and _ - Answer-Inspection and evaluation
Immediately after use, a diamond blade should be rinsed
with what type of solution? - Answer-Sterile water
A diamond blade with baked-on protein may be cleaned by
inserting the retracted diamond blade into a wet _ _ and
working it through incisions in the direction it is designed
to cut - Answer-Styrofoam peanut
Rust can be transferred to an instrument from another
source. To detect if the actual instrument itself is rusting, a
