Intro (M)

Question 1

What are the elements included in the consent form?

Answer 1

1. name of procedure
2. risks and complications
3. alternative Tx
4. description of procedure
5. signatures of physician and patient

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Jaeger plate?

Answer 2

prevents needle from going through lid into globe

Question 3

What are the procedures for post-exposure evaluation?

Answer 3

remove glove, promote blood flow (push blood out), place under running water, testing

Question 4

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 4

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 5

What surgical blade types are used in optometry (and what is each used for)?

Answer 5

11 (shave biopsy)

15 (chalazions or paracentesis)

Question 6

What are the 8 parts to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of OSHA?

Answer 6

1. universal precautions
2. exposure control plan
3. engineering controls
4. work practice controls
5. personal protective equipment
6. Hep B prophylaxis
7. training and education
8. recordkeeping

Question 7

What is the major universal precaution?

Answer 7

treat all human blood and other potentially infectious material as though it is infectious

Question 8

What are the different types of sterilization?

Answer 8

1. moist heat (autoclave, 250deg)
2. dry heat (160deg)
3. ethylene oxide (low temp, low moisture, long time, hazard)
4. cold chemical (corrosive, expensive, disposal issues)

Question 9

What is the part of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of OSHA that provides procedures and practices to describe methods of performing a task in a way that is designed to reduce the likelihood of exposure?

Answer 9

work practice controls

Question 10

What is the Oklahoma limits for non-laser optometric surgery?

Answer 10

1. lacrimal probing

2. dermatologic procedure that is non-cosmetic and provide correction and relief from ocular abnormalities

Question 11

Is lateral resistance greater in small or large surgical blades?

Answer 11

larger (longer)

Question 12

What are the things that must be explained to the patient prior to performing surgery?

Answer 12

1. explain what intend to do, risks, complications, benefits and alternatives
2. ask patient if have any questions
3. ensure patient understands
4. obtain permission to perform procedure

Question 13

What is the aseptic technique where you wipe instrument with alcohol wipe and soak instrument in peroxide?

Answer 13

disinfection

Question 14

What is the aseptic technique where you remove blood and tissue immediately, clean with distilled water or saline with mild soap, inspect instrument, and then immediately dry?

Answer 14

cleaning

Question 15

What is the purpose of OSHA?

Answer 15

improve safety and health for all workers

Question 16

What increase with a longer procedure time?

Answer 16

risk of contamination

Question 17

What is the part of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of OSHA that is a list of specific controls, practices and list of who is responsible for them?

Answer 17

engineering controls

Question 18

What is the standard aseptic procedure for tonometer probes exposed to HIV or EKC?

Answer 18

soak in peroxide for at least 10min

Question 19

What required a facility to develop a written document detailing the procedures when possible exposed to infectious material?

Answer 19

exposure control plan (ECP)