Iahcsmm(HSPA) CER Study Set Exam Questions
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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) - ANSWER>>uses state of the art technology to
access body cavities and reduce the damage to human tissue during procedures.
Biofilm - ANSWER>>A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and
each other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel that is very
difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants.
The longer it persists the harder it is to remove.
Diagnostic Endoscope - ANSWER>>the process of attempting to determine or
identify a possible disease or disorder.
Therapeutic/Operative Endoscope - ANSWER>>used to perform procedures,
tumor ablation, dilation.
light guide tube (light connector) - ANSWER>>Connects to the light source
Universal Cord/Light Tube - ANSWER>>Connects the light connector to the
control body
Control Body - ANSWER>>contains hand controls,: angulation control knobs,
elevator/lifter, air/water, suction control valves, remote video switches, biopsy
port and focus mechanism.
internal instrument channel (working channel) - ANSWER>>Allows insertion of
instruments and allows for certain procedures to be performed. (Polyp removal
etc.)
, Insertion Tube - ANSWER>>The long, narrow portion of the flexible endoscope
that is inserted into the body.
Bending Section (Distal Tip) - ANSWER>>articulating end, aids with insertion into
curved areas.
Deflection - ANSWER>>the ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend (using
control knobs) to increase the area that can be accessed by a physician visually or
with an instrument
ECRI Institute - ANSWER>>a nonprofit patient safety organization, identified
"inadequate cleaning of flexible endoscopes before disinfection" as the number
one health technology hazard
CRE - ANSWER>>carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae
Duodenoscopy - ANSWER>>inspection of the duodenum with a scope
Colonoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the lower GI tract.
Enteroscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the small intestine
Bronchoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the throat, larynx, trachea and lower
airways
rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the upper airways
Choledochoscope - ANSWER>>used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract
Ureteroscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the ureters that connect the kidney to
the urinary bladder
cystoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the inside of the bladder
With Solved Solutions
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) - ANSWER>>uses state of the art technology to
access body cavities and reduce the damage to human tissue during procedures.
Biofilm - ANSWER>>A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and
each other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel that is very
difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants.
The longer it persists the harder it is to remove.
Diagnostic Endoscope - ANSWER>>the process of attempting to determine or
identify a possible disease or disorder.
Therapeutic/Operative Endoscope - ANSWER>>used to perform procedures,
tumor ablation, dilation.
light guide tube (light connector) - ANSWER>>Connects to the light source
Universal Cord/Light Tube - ANSWER>>Connects the light connector to the
control body
Control Body - ANSWER>>contains hand controls,: angulation control knobs,
elevator/lifter, air/water, suction control valves, remote video switches, biopsy
port and focus mechanism.
internal instrument channel (working channel) - ANSWER>>Allows insertion of
instruments and allows for certain procedures to be performed. (Polyp removal
etc.)
, Insertion Tube - ANSWER>>The long, narrow portion of the flexible endoscope
that is inserted into the body.
Bending Section (Distal Tip) - ANSWER>>articulating end, aids with insertion into
curved areas.
Deflection - ANSWER>>the ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend (using
control knobs) to increase the area that can be accessed by a physician visually or
with an instrument
ECRI Institute - ANSWER>>a nonprofit patient safety organization, identified
"inadequate cleaning of flexible endoscopes before disinfection" as the number
one health technology hazard
CRE - ANSWER>>carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae
Duodenoscopy - ANSWER>>inspection of the duodenum with a scope
Colonoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the lower GI tract.
Enteroscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the small intestine
Bronchoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the throat, larynx, trachea and lower
airways
rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the upper airways
Choledochoscope - ANSWER>>used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract
Ureteroscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the ureters that connect the kidney to
the urinary bladder
cystoscope - ANSWER>>used to examine the inside of the bladder
