Patient Care & Procedure Assistance Flashcards
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When positioning a patient for an ERCP procedure, which position is most commonly used?
Answer: Prone or semi-prone
ERCP is typically performed with the patient in a prone or semi-prone position to optimize fluoroscopic visualization of the biliary and pancreatic ducts.
A patient's pre-procedure assessment reveals an INR of 3.2. Which endoscopic intervention should the team be most cautious about performing?
Answer: Polypectomy with electrocautery
An INR of 3.2 indicates significant anticoagulation, making electrosurgical polypectomy high-risk for uncontrolled bleeding.
During patient hand-off after a procedure, which communication tool is most recommended to ensure safe transfer of care?
Answer: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
SBAR provides a standardized, structured format for clinical communication that reduces errors during patient hand-off.
What is the primary reason a nasopharyngeal airway adjunct may be used during upper GI endoscopy under sedation?
Answer: To maintain airway patency in a sedated patient without interfering with the oral scope
A nasopharyngeal airway keeps the nasal airway open in sedated patients whose oral cavity is occupied by the endoscope.
A patient asks the endoscopy technician whether the procedure will be painful. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Explain that sedation minimizes discomfort and the endoscopist will answer specific concerns
The technician should provide honest, supportive information and direct clinical questions to the endoscopist to maintain appropriate scope of practice.
Which action best demonstrates the endoscopy technician's role in maintaining procedural sterility when assisting with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement?
Answer: Maintaining a sterile field and using sterile technique when handling the PEG kit
PEG placement is a sterile procedure requiring full sterile technique, including sterile gloves and a maintained sterile field.
After a polypectomy, the technician observes active bleeding from the polypectomy site on the monitor. What accessory should be immediately available for hemostasis?
Answer: Injection needle with dilute epinephrine
Epinephrine injection is a first-line endoscopic hemostasis technique used to control bleeding at a polypectomy site.