Title: Identify the procedures for preparing and breaking down the in-office surgical procedure room.
Course: Vision Care Technician I (14057-I) > Section: Demonstrating In-Office Procedures

Identification of preparation procedures should include

- identifying the purpose and type of various equipment and instruments
- identifying appropriate instruments for the procedure
- identifying the appropriate equipment for procedure
- identifying proper medication identifying the patient as correct for the scheduled procedure.

Identification of breaking-down procedures should include

- disposing of sharps properly
- disposing of soiled materials in the proper biohazard containers
- disinfecting the procedure room
- applying aseptic techniques (e.g., sterilizing the instruments)
- securing the room.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the appropriate instruments for various surgical procedures (e.g., LASIK, cataract)?
- What are three methods of patient identification?
- What are the appropriate medications for numbing for surgical procedures? For dilation?