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CER Certification
Endoscope Reprocessing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Endoscopy ? | visual examination of interior structures of the body using an endoscope. |
| Why are endoscopes used ? | Routine screenings ,Diagnostic treatment, Therapeutic treatment |
| what are routine screenings? | routine screening ex: colonoscopies are recommended every 10 years beginning at the age of 50 years old. |
| What are diagnostic treatments? | to determine the source of pain or bleeding, obtain biopsy specimens, etc. |
| What are therapeutic treatments? | Ex: polyp removal (polypectomy), stone removal, etc. |
| Regulatory agencies include : | -U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). -U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA. -Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) |
| Standards-setting organizations include (PART 1): | - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). -Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). |
| Standards-setting organizations include (PART 2): | - Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC). -Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA) |
| What is Biofilm ? | A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to form a colon, which; produces a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate w/ detergents & disinfectants |