Endoscope and CT

Question 1

What are the types of Endoscopes?

Answer 1

Rigid- simple tubes containing glass iod lenses, eye piece and connector for light cable

Flexible- used for GI or resp tract

Video- no optic fibres, scope is robust

Question 2

What are the uses of an Endoscope?

Answer 2

foreign body material, tissue sampling, biopsy

Question 3

What are the cleaning considerations of Endoscopes?

Answer 3

cold sterilised using disinfectant, first wash in detergent and water to remove gross contaminants

Flush channels and immerse in disinfectant for the appropriate period of time (manufacturer guidelines)
Wear PPE!

Question 4

What is the purpose of an CT?

Answer 4

uses a computer and a rotating x-ray device to create detailed, cross-sectional images, or slices, of organs and body parts- orthopedic and body cavity details

Question 5

What is the unit of measurement for the grey scale?

Answer 5

Houndsfield Units (HU)

Question 6

Define anaiogram

Answer 6

type of x-ray used to examine blood vessels

Question 7

Define myelogram

Answer 7

used to examine the spinal cord

Question 8

What is the function of an x-ray detector?

Answer 8

converts weakened x-rays, used to convert onto signal computer

Question 9

Rhinosocopy

Answer 9

nasal cavity

Question 10

Tracheoscopy

Answer 10

trachea

Question 11

Colonoscopy

Answer 11

Bowel

Question 12

Urethrocystoscopy

Answer 12

Bladder/ Urethra

Question 13

Laparoscopy

Answer 13

Abdomen

Question 14

Thoracoscopy

Answer 14

Thorax-pleural space

Question 15

Arthroscopy

Answer 15

Joints

Question 16

UpperGI position

Answer 16

left lateral recumbency

Question 17

Lungs position

Answer 17

sternal recumbency