Ophthalmic Surgical Tech Practice Questions and Answers

A sterile field is created by the use of sterile drapes. The only area that is considered sterile is the: a. top surface of the drape b. sides of the drape c. underlining of the drape d. area next to the drape - A. top surface of the drape Skin preparation around the operative eye is performed using an alternative technique of cleansing with: a. soap and washing with water b. antiseptic solution and rinsing the sterile water c. water then applying antiseptic solution d. water then drying with a sterile towel - B. antiseptic solution and rinsing with sterile water The final step in cleansing the operative eye area is to cleanse the eye: a. with antiseptic solution b. with regular soap and water c. with sterile saline or water d. with antimicrobial soap and water - C. with sterile saline or water Most ophthalmic surgical cases are performed with the patient: a. standing b. sitting c. on their side d. lying flat on their back - D. lying flat on their back The eye drape should be: a. tight so it does not slip b. snug, but not tight c. removed prior to surgery d. loose for easy removal - B. snug, but not tight Plain surgical gut or catgut is: a. absorbable, eliminating the need for removal b. created from synthetic materials c. available in sizes larger than 6-0 d. not the cause for any post operative reactions - A. absorbable, eliminating the need for removal Nylon sutures: a. irritate tissues b. minimize the growth of bacteria c. are not available in a wide variety of sizes d. are created from natural resources - B. minimize the growth of bacteria Forceps are used to: a. grasp tissues, sutures, and tubing b. cut tissue and sutures c. hold suture needles d. identify muscles and grasp IOL loops - A. grasp tissues, sutures, and tubing