CUTTING EDGE OF LASER SAFETY, POST-EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS -15

CUTTING EDGE OF LASER SAFETY, POST-EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS #15
In 1966, the first medical use of the ___ laser was performed to remove a tumor from
the eye. - correct answer A: Ruby

A significant property and benefit to using laser light in surgery is that the laser beam is
___. - correct answer B: Quickly spread to surrounding tissues.
Wrong
A: Divergent.
Wrong

All of the following are considered a laser delivery device, with the exception of the ___.
- correct answer B: Active electrode.

____ regulates the national standards for safe use of Lasers in Health Care. - correct
answer C: ANSI

A high power laser that has the ability to cause significant risks to the eye and skin
would be classified as a ___ laser. - correct answer A: Class 4

A dangerous type of beam hazard caused by reflection from a mirrored surface is
referred to as ____. - correct answer B: Specular reflection.

All of the following lasers have potential to significantly damage the retina of the eye
with the exception of the ___ laser. - correct answer B: Nd:YAG
Wrong
C: Argon
Wrong

Types of eye injury caused by lasers include all of the following except for____. - correct
answer B: Macular degeneration.

The ____ laser energy absorption is not dependent on tissue color. - correct answer B:
CO2.

In order to reduce laser generated airborne contaminants in the operating room, it is
recommended that a smoke evacuator is held no more than ___ away from the surgical
site. - correct answer 2 inches