Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Medical Equipment

How often should a tonometer’s head be cleaned?
  1. Once a day
  2. Once an hour
  3. After each patient
  4. Once a month
Explanation
Answer: C - After each patient

The tonometer head should be cleaned after each patient. This is done to disinfect the area and avoid transmission of infectious organisms. The head can be soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide or a 1:10 dilution of household bleach.
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