SUR 220 Eyes-Ch 16 Cengage 5th Ed

Multiple Choice

Cataracts are a general condition of aging rather than a disease

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What laser is used for photocoagulation or photodynamic therapies

• Krypton

• Nd:YAG

• Argon

• Diode

Multiple Choice

What are Wekcels

• Spear shaped sponge for the eye

• Cotton tipped applicator

• Type of knife

• Objects of terror

Multiple Choice

Can the Phaco machine do more than cataract surgeries

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What size suture would you use on the inside (cornea) of the eye

• 2-0 or 3-0

• 0 or 1

• 6-0 or 7-0

• 10-0 or 12-0

Multiple Choice

The ST must develop the ability to transfer very small, delicate instruments into the surgeon’s hand so he or she does not have to look away from the microscope.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Where do the lacrimal ducts drain tears?

• ethmoid sinuses

• maxillary sinuses

• nasal cavity

• oropharynx

Multiple Choice

Perfluoropropane and sulfur hexafluoride are used to

• anesthetize the eye

• constrict the pupil

• keep pressure on the retina

• prevent post-op infections

Multiple Choice

Anesthetic block used for a vitrectomy procedure

• Bier

• spinal

• caudal

• retrobulbar

Multiple Choice

Tetracaine drops are used to:

• fill the posterior cavity to prevent retinal detachment

• numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures

• irrigate the cornea to prevent drying and abrasions

• flush traumatic laceration tissue to prevent post-op SSI

Multiple Choice

Sterile irrigation used for ophthalmic procedures

• BSS

• D₅W

• H₂O

• NACL

Multiple Choice

A "trephine" is used in which procedure

• dacryocystorhinostomy

• enucleation

• keratoplasty

• strabismus correction

Multiple Choice

Gas injected into the posterior cavity of the eye following vitrectomy is more stable and requires fewer restrictions than silicone oil injection.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is a name for the traction sutures used to manipulate the globe of the eye

• bridle

• buckle

• retention

• tunic

Multiple Choice

The gelatin-like fluid that fills the posterior cavity of the eye

• aqueous humor

• crystalline lens

• lacrimal fluid

• vitreous humor

Multiple Choice

Name of the opening created in the outer tunic for insertion of the infusion cannula for excision of vitreous

• dacryocystorhinostomy

• iridotomy

• sclerotomy

• vitrectomy

Multiple Choice

Locking or nonlocking needle holders frequently used in ophthalmology

• Bishop-Harmon

• Castroviejo

• Colibri

• Desmarres

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Procedure that surgically treats glaucoma

• enucleation

• iridectomy

• keratoplasty

• scleral buckle

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The thin, transparent lining of the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the sclera

• conjunctiva

• cornea

• lens

• limbus