Question

Description:

Valarie Ramirez, a 33-year-old female, has been examined by the physician after complaining that something flew into her eye while she was riding her motorcycle yesterday. The physician has examined the eye and determined that there is a small amount of debris in the eye. The physician has asked you to assist with eye irrigation.

Discussion Questions:

• What is the medical assistant’s role during the eye irrigation?
• What are some of the reasons a licensed practitioner might order an eye irrigation procedure?

Answer 1

1, A medical assistant is trained medical professionals who work closely with the patient, doctor, and other health providers. they assist doctors during the procedure. medical assistant gathers available equipment and supplies for eye irrigation, it includes tubing, syringe, IV bags, tubes, light, catch basin, and towel.
2, licensed practitioner order an eye irrigation for removing foreign body from the eye.
To wash the eye thoroughly due to chemical injury to the eye that causes serious damage to cornea and conjunctiva.