CER Final Exam Prep All Chapters
Endoscopy - answerVisual examination of the interior structures of the body is called:
Arthroscope - answerAn example of a rigid endoscope is a/an:
Insertion tube - answerThe portion of the flexible endoscope that enters the body is called:
bronchoscope - answer...
Endoscopy - answer✔✔Visual examination of the interior structures of the body is called:
Arthroscope - answer✔✔An example of a rigid endoscope is a/an:
Insertion tube - answer✔✔The portion of the flexible endoscope that enters the body is called:
bronchoscope - answer✔✔examines air passages in the lungs
colonscopes - answer✔✔examine the colon
gastroscopes - answer✔✔examine the small intestine,stomach and esophagus
control body - answer✔✔contains hand controls,: angulation control knobs, elevator/lifter,
air/water, suction control valves, remote video switches, biopsy port and focus mechanism.
bending section - answer✔✔articulates to aid insertion into curved areas.
deflection - answer✔✔ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend using control knobs to
increase the area that can be accessed by a physician.
microorganisms - answer✔✔are organisms that can only be seen with the aid of a standard or
electron microscope.
bacteria - answer✔✔is a single celled microorganisms that multiply by splitting.
symbiotic - answer✔✔are good bacteria that help in some way.
pathogens - answer✔✔are capable of causing disease.
fungi - answer✔✔a diverse group of microorganisms and plants that include microscopic fungi
and yeasts. This can include mold, mushrooms, mildews and smuts.
virulence - answer✔✔the ability of a microorganism to overcome a persons immune defenses
and cause disease.
gram stain - answer✔✔uses the bacterium's outer surfaces to determine which color the bacteria
will stain.
endospore stain - answer✔✔Endospores look like bubbles when gram stained. Because of their
tough protein coats made of keratin, spores are highly resistant to normal staining procedures.
endospore - answer✔✔are tough dormant structure that some bacteria are able to form when
cells find themselves in extreme peril conditions and are dying.
anaerobes - answer✔✔Bacteria that do not need oxygen
germinate - answer✔✔refers to the spore process moving from the dormant, highly-protected
spore state to 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
capsules - answer✔✔are associated with bacterial virulence (the ability for a microorganism to
overcome a person's immune system and cause disease).
diploid - answer✔✔bacteria that are cocci shaped appearing in pairs.
tetrad - answer✔✔bacteria that are cocci appearing in groups of four.
cocci - answer✔✔spiral or ball-shaped bacteria
bacilli - answer✔✔rod shaped bacteria
DNA - answer✔✔carries genetic information of the organism.
capsid - answer✔✔is the protective protein structure housing the DNA and RNA.
Enveloped virus - answer✔✔are a delicate membrane around the capsid that is studded with
proteins.
Non-enveloped virus - answer✔✔are viruses without an envelope around the cuspid referred to
as naked viruses.
decontamination room parameters - answer✔✔temp: 60°F- 65°F, humidity: 20-60%, air
exchanges: 10, air pressure: Negative
safety data sheet - answer✔✔for the chemical steriliant or high-level disinfectant should be
consulted for safety requirements.
eye wash stations - answer✔✔should be located within a 10 second walk of the work area to
enable workers to reach them quickly in an event of a chemical splash.
sterile storage room parameters - answer✔✔temp: 60°F-75°F, humidity: Above 20%, air
exchanges: 4, air pressure: Positive
Preparation/Disinfection room parameters - answer✔✔temp: 68°F-73°F, humidity: 20-60%, air
exchanges: 10, air pressure: Positive
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