Patient Care & Procedure Assistance Flashcards
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The endoscopist calls for a Roth net retrieval device during a colonoscopy. For what purpose is this device used?
Answer: Retrieval of large polyps or foreign bodies from the colon
A Roth net is a basket-like retrieval device used to capture and remove polyp fragments, foreign bodies, or tissue specimens from the GI tract.
A patient becomes unresponsive and loses their pulse 10 minutes into a colonoscopy. What is the endoscopy technician's immediate action?
Answer: Activate the emergency response system and begin CPR
Cardiac arrest requires immediate activation of the emergency response system and initiation of CPR per BLS protocol.
When assisting with an esophageal dilation procedure, what is the technician's primary safety role?
Answer: Monitoring the patient's airway, vital signs, and comfort level throughout dilation
During esophageal dilation, the technician monitors patient safety, including airway status, vital signs, and pain response, while assisting the endoscopist.
Which patient behavior after receiving pre-procedure sedation premedication should prompt the technician to delay transferring the patient to the procedure room?
Answer: The patient becomes somnolent and cannot follow simple commands
Excessive sedation causing inability to follow commands before the procedure indicates over-sedation and requires reassessment before proceeding.
A patient scheduled for a colonoscopy reports they did not complete their bowel prep due to nausea. What should the endoscopy technician do?
Answer: Document the finding and immediately inform the endoscopist before the procedure begins
Incomplete bowel preparation significantly affects procedural quality and safety, so the endoscopist must be informed to decide whether to proceed.
During a therapeutic upper endoscopy, the endoscopist asks for the argon plasma coagulation (APC) unit. What should the technician check before activating the APC device?
Answer: Verify the grounding pad is properly placed on the patient and the unit settings are correct
APC delivers electrosurgical energy through argon gas; a properly placed dispersive grounding pad and correct power settings are essential for patient safety.
A patient recovering from colonoscopy reports sudden onset of worsening abdominal pain and abdominal rigidity 45 minutes after the procedure. What should the technician do?
Answer: Notify the endoscopist immediately as these are signs of possible perforation
Worsening pain with abdominal rigidity post-colonoscopy are classic signs of perforation, a surgical emergency requiring immediate physician notification.