Endoscopy QUIZ

Question 1

Fill-in-the blank using a term from the list:
handpiece; trumpet valve; instrument channel; umbilical cord; light source; insertion tube; or irrigation channel.

The part of the endoscope that is placed into the patient is called the ___.
The part of the endoscope that is attached to the power supply and computer is call the ___.
The part of the endoscope that contains control knobs for the flexible tip is called the ___.

Answer 1

1. Insertion tube
2. Umbilical cord
3. Handpiece

Question 2

The leak testing procedure should be performed ___.
1. whenever broken fibers are noted on the viewer.
2. once a year.
3. during every cleaning procedure, prior to instrument submersion in cleaning solutions.
4. once monthly.

Answer 2

3. during every cleaning procedure, prior to instrument submersion in cleaning solutions.

Question 3

Why is upper GI endoscopy performed?
1. To dilate strictures of the esophagus or pylorus.
2. all choices are correct
3. To remove foreign bodies from the esophagus or stomach.
4. To collect biopsy samples.

Answer 3

2. all choices are correct

Question 4

List three patient preparation steps prior to anesthetizing the patient for a colonoscopy. (3)

Answer 4

1. Fasted for 24hrs.
2. Enema (not additives) if radiographs show fecal matter still in colon.
3. Osmotic of some sort given 2 days prior to procedure.
   Or
   A veterinary colonoscopy prep for dogs involves fasting and administering medication and enemas to empty the stomach and intestines.
4. Fasting:
   - Withhold food for 12–24 hours before the procedure
   - Water is okay up to four hours before the procedure
5. Medication:
   - Administer a colonic electrolyte lavage solution, such as GoLYTELY, orally
6. Enemas:
   - Scouting xray to evaluate feces in colon
   - One or more enemas may be given on the morning of the procedure to remove any remaining stool

Question 5

Compare the pros and cons of endoscopy vs. surgery upper GI diagnostics or treatments. (Two for each)

Answer 5

Pros:
1. Minimally invasive
2. Less time consuming (less anesthesia needed)

Cons:
1. Requires special equipment
2. Special training needed

Question 6

In addition to gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatments, Endoscopes can be utilized in which other body locations?

Flexible scopes:
Rigid scopes:

Answer 6

Flexible: GI, airways, urinary bladder
Rigid: body cavities, joints, nasal regions