GI Procedure Basics
This diagnostic procedure visualizes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
What is an EGD?
The most commonly used medication for anesthesia in GI procedures.
What is propofol?
The single most effective way to prevent infection transmission.
What is hand hygiene?
What important safety step must occur immediately prior to the start of the procedure?
The average length of a colon is about this many feet.
What is about 5 feet?
This procedure is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening.
What is a colonoscopy?
NPO status is primarily enforced to reduce this serious complication.
What is aspiration?
High-level disinfection is required for this piece of equipment.
What is an endoscope?
This organization commonly accredits ambulatory surgery centers.
What is AAAHC?
This is the term for the rhythmic contractions that move food through the GI tract.
What is peristalsis?
This finding during EGD is commonly associated with chronic reflux.
What is esophagitis?
This scale is used to assess a patient’s level of sedation.
What is the Aldrete score?
This type of PPE is required when splash or spray is anticipated.
What are face shields or goggles?
This process verifies all patient medications before a procedure to prevent errors or interactions.
What is medication reconciliation?
The appendix is located at the junction of the small intestine and this part of the large intestine.
What is the cecum?
This accessory is commonly used to remove small polyps.
What is a cold snare?
This vital sign change may indicate oversedation
What is respiratory depression?
During a fire, this is the first step in the RACE acronym.
What is Rescue – remove patients from danger?
Where can electronic copies of TOC and GIS policies be found?
What is The Pulse?
About 60–70% of the human immune system is located in this part of the GI tract.
What is the gut or intestines?
This risk increases with larger polyps and deeper resections.
What is perforation?
Capnography is primarily used to monitor this.
What is end-tidal CO₂?
This method uses heat, chemicals, or both to destroy microorganisms on instruments.
What is high-level disinfection?
CMS requires documentation of this before discharge.
What is discharge criteria being met?
The average person passes this many times per day as a normal part of digestion.
What is 14–23 times?