Iahcsmm(HSPA) CER Study Set Updated 2024/2025 Actual Questions and answers with complete solutions

Acid fast stain - identifies mycobacteria and nocardia AER - automatic endoscope reprocessor. automated equipment designed to clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible endoscopes. Located within the Prep/Disinfection area Aerosols - a suspension of liquid particles in the air; many infectious diseases of the respiratory system are transmitted by pathogen-containing aerosols released when an infected person coughs or sneezes aggressive - the ability of a microorganism to invade, survive and multiply in tissues Anaerobes - bacteria that do not require oxygen Antibiotic resistance - pathogens are able to resist the effects of anti microbial medications Automatic Flushing Equipment - Simplifies the port flushing process, requires cleaning and disinfection of tubing. bacilli - Rod shaped bacteria Bacteria - single celled microorganism that multiply by splitting Bacterial Capsule - a gel coating that surrounds some bacteria. Hides the identifying marks on bacteria making them invisible to the immune system. Bending Section (Distal Tip) - articulating end, aids with insertion into curved areas.Biofilm - 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. Biofilm formation process - when bacteria attach and reside, the grip strength to the surface increases. Can take as little as 12 minutes to occur. Bronchoscope - used to examine the throat, larynx, trachea and lower airways Capsid - protein coat surrounding a virus Chains - bacteria that are cocci appearing in single file chains Choledochoscope - used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract Colonoscope - used to examine the lower GI tract