Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Assisting in Surgery

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to deliver liquids, such as balanced salt solution (BSS), to the surgical site?
  1. Forceps
  2. Cannula
  3. Hemostat
  4. Cautery
Explanation
Answer: B - Cannula

A cannula is a surgical instrument used to deliver liquids, such as balanced salt solution (BSS), to the surgical site. This instrument looks like a thick needle with a blunt or olive-shaped tip and attaches to a bottle or syringe.
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