Iahcsmm HSPA CER Study Set Questions And Answers
Minimally Invasive SurgeryMIS means using state of the art technology to enter body
cavities and reduce the trauma to human tissue during procedures.
Biofilm ANSWER A collection of microorganisms which attach to surfaces and to each
other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel which 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.
Distal Tip (Bending Section)- 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 examination of the duodenum with a scope
Colonoscope - ANSWER lower GI tract diagnosis.
Enteroscope - ANSWER small intestine diagnosis
Bronchoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose throat, larynx, trachea and lower airways
rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose 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
Minimally Invasive SurgeryMIS means using state of the art technology to enter body
cavities and reduce the trauma to human tissue during procedures.
Biofilm ANSWER A collection of microorganisms which attach to surfaces and to each
other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel which 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.
Distal Tip (Bending Section)- 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 examination of the duodenum with a scope
Colonoscope - ANSWER lower GI tract diagnosis.
Enteroscope - ANSWER small intestine diagnosis
Bronchoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose throat, larynx, trachea and lower airways
rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose 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
