Clinical Procedures & Protocols Flashcards
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What is the correct sequence for cleaning and sterilizing reusable colonic equipment between clients?
Answer: Pre-clean to remove debris, then disinfect with an approved EPA-registered disinfectant or autoclave
Effective sterilization requires removing gross debris first so disinfectants or autoclaving can reach all surfaces.
A client discloses they had a colonoscopy 5 days ago. What is the appropriate clinical decision?
Answer: Postpone the session until the physician's recommended recovery window has passed
Recent colonoscopy creates risk of mucosal trauma and perforation; the client must be fully recovered and medically cleared before receiving colonics.
During water infusion, the therapist notices the outflow tube is showing no return flow despite water continuing to enter. What should the therapist do first?
Answer: Immediately stop inflow, release pressure, and check for speculum displacement or obstruction
Absent outflow with continued inflow can cause dangerous intraluminal pressure; stopping and assessing is the safe first response.
Which electrolyte imbalance is of greatest concern following multiple or lengthy colonic sessions?
Answer: Hyponatremia (low sodium)
Repeated colonic irrigation can flush sodium from the colon, leading to hyponatremia, which can cause neurological symptoms in severe cases.
A therapist is preparing filtered water for a colonic session. The water temperature should be maintained closest to which range?
Answer: 98–102°F (37–39°C)
Water at body temperature (approximately 98–102°F) minimizes thermal shock to the bowel and maintains client comfort.
What is the purpose of performing a pre-session health interview even when a completed intake form is on file?
Answer: It allows the therapist to verify and update health status changes since the last visit
Health conditions, medications, and contraindications can change between visits, and a verbal check ensures current information guides safe treatment.
In colonic hydrotherapy, 'closed system' refers to which specific setup characteristic?
Answer: A system where waste is carried away through a separate outflow tube without exposure to open air
A closed system uses a two-way tube allowing water in and waste out through enclosed plumbing, eliminating client exposure to waste and odor.