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Endoscopy Visual examination of the interior structures of the body is called:
Arthroscope An example of a rigid endoscope is a/an:
Insertion tube The portion of the flexible endoscope that enters the body is called:
bronchoscope examines air passages in the lungs
colonscopes examine the colon
gastroscopes examine the small intestine,stomach and esophagus
contains hand controls,: angulation control knobs, elevator/lifter, air/water, suction
control body
control valves, remote video switches, biopsy port and focus mechanism.
ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend using control knobs to increase the
deflection
area that can be accessed by a physician.
microorganisms are organisms that can only be seen with the aid of a standard or electron microscope.
bacteria is a single celled microorganisms that multiply by splitting.
symbiotic are good bacteria that help in some way.
pathogens are capable of causing disease.
a diverse group of microorganisms and plants that include microscopic fungi and
fungi
yeasts. This can include mold, mushrooms, mildews and smuts.
the ability of a microorganism to overcome a persons immune defenses and cause
virulence
disease.
gram stain uses the bacterium's outer surfaces to determine which color the bacteria will stain.
Endospores look like bubbles when gram stained. Because of their tough protein coats
endospore stain
made of keratin, spores are highly resistant to normal staining procedures.
Some bacteria have slimy capsules that give bacteria added protection from a
capsule stain
defensive attack of immune cells.
are tough dormant structure that some bacteria are able to form when cells find
endospore
themselves in extreme peril conditions and are dying.
anaerobes Bacteria that do not need oxygen
refers to the spore process moving from the dormant, highly-protected spore state to
germinate an active bacteria in a favorable environment. It is also referred as moving from the
spore form back to a vegetative (non-spore) form as we
are associated with bacterial virulence (the ability for a microorganism to overcome a
capsules
person's immune system and cause disease).
diploid bacteria that are cocci shaped appearing in pairs.
tetrad bacteria that are cocci appearing in groups of four.
cocci spiral or ball-shaped bacteria
bacilli rod shaped bacteria
DNA carries genetic information of the organism.
bending section articulates to aid insertion into curved areas.
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capsid is the protective protein structure housing the DNA and RNA.
Enveloped virus are a delicate membrane around the capsid that is studded with proteins.
Non-enveloped virus are viruses without an envelope around the cuspid referred to as naked viruses.
decontamination room parameters temp: 60°F- 65°F, humidity: 20-60%, air exchanges: 10, air pressure: Negative
for the chemical steriliant or high-level disinfectant should be consulted for safety
safety data sheet
requirements.
should be located within a 10 second walk of the work area to enable workers to reach
eye wash stations
them quickly in an event of a chemical splash.
sterile storage room parameters temp: 60°F-75°F, humidity: Above 20%, air exchanges: 4, air pressure: Positive
Preparation/Disinfection room parameters temp: 68°F-73°F, humidity: 20-60%, air exchanges: 10, air pressure: Positive
aersols a suspension of ultra-microscopic solid or liquid particles in air or gas; a spray
reprocessing is the process of rendering a clinically used device safe and ready for reuse.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
should be transported to the decontamination area as soon as possible after use so the
soiled items
cleaning process can begin.
cleaning is the removal of soil from the item being reprocessed.
removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful
decontamination definition
substances.
work best if allowed several minutes for contact time; therefore, they are especially
enzymes
useful in pre-soak or sonic applications with longer contact time.
detergents are composed of several agents that aid in soil removal.
disinfectants are not typically recommended as the primary cleaning agents for endoscopes.
contains living and non-living microorganisms that can adhere to the surfaces of
biofilm
endoscopes.
helps remove organic materials, including blood and body fluids, on the endoscope's
Pre-cleaning at the point-of-use
exterior and interior surfaces.
is the first step in the reprocessing of the endoscope. Must be performed before the
leak testing endoscope is immersed in reprocessing solutions to minimize damage to the
endoscope.
fluid invasion is a situation where fluid gets inside the internal section of an endoscope.
synthetic fat used in some foods labeled fat free and leaves a waxy substance stuck to
olestra
the endoscope
dehiscence splitting open of a surgical wound along the surgical incision line
something unintentionally left on or in an endoscope that is not part of the endoscope
Residue itself. can seem minor and harmless, but they can be devastating, resulting in
complications that can occur almost immediately or not surface for years.
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines validation as establishing by
validation objective evidence that a process consistently produces a result or product that meets
its predetermined specifications.
thrombosis blood clots
manual cleaning is the most important step in removing the microbial burden from an endoscope.
simethicone ingredient in anti-gas medications
gloves should be long enough to prevent contact with contaminated water.
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