GI Endoscopy & Procedural Care 3

Question 1

What is the primary role of a GI technician during an endoscopic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Assisting the endoscopist by managing equipment and passing accessories

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Independently administering sedation medications

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Making diagnoses and directing treatment decisions

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Performing the endoscopy independently when the physician is unavailable

Question 2

What part of the GI tract is capsule endoscopy primarily designed to examine?

Accepted Answer

The small intestine

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The colon and rectum

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The stomach and duodenum

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The esophagus

Question 3

Which endoscopic finding pattern on colonoscopy is most characteristic of ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Continuous mucosal inflammation beginning at the rectum and extending proximally

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Skip lesions with cobblestone mucosa and fistula formation

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Isolated cecal inflammation with sparing of the rectum

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Transmural inflammation with strictures and mesenteric fat wrapping

Question 4

What is the correct disinfection standard for flexible endoscopes used between patients?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection with approved agents such as glutaraldehyde or OPA per manufacturer guidelines

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Wiping external surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs

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Steam autoclave sterilization at 134°C for 18 minutes

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Soaking in normal saline for 10 minutes then air drying

Question 5

During colonoscopy, a patient suddenly develops board-like abdominal rigidity and severe diffuse abdominal pain. What is the GI technician's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Alert the physician immediately and prepare for emergency response

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Reassure the patient and continue the procedure to completion

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Increase sedation dosage to manage the patient's pain

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Remove the colonoscope without notifying the endoscopist

Question 6

What does the acronym ERCP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

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Endoscopic Resection of Colorectal Polyps

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Esophageal Reflux and Cholangitis Protocol

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Endorectal Colorectal Panendoscopy

Question 7

A GI technician discovers visible damage to the insertion tube of an endoscope before a scheduled procedure. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the scope from service immediately and report it for repair before use

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Proceed with the procedure and document the damage in a post-procedure report

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Cover the damage with medical-grade tape and continue with the case

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Inform the patient of the damage but proceed if they consent