CER Review Questions WITH SOLUTIONS

CER REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS

Leak Testing should be performed: - answers-After point-of-use cleaning
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-Before manual cleaning me, me,




-After every procedure me, me,




Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: - answersReduce repair costs
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Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: - answersEndoscope damage
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When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment reprocessor (AER) be tested for the
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minimum effective concentration (MEC): - answersBefore each use
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All flexible endoscopes should have a ventilation adaptor or water-resistant cap in place when undergoing ethylene
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oxide sterilization. T/F - answersFalse
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Biological indicator monitoring is required for each cycle run in: - answersEthylene Oxide
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When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by damaged: - answers-Illumination fibers
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This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones - answersUreteroscope
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Biofilm and fungus can form underneath fingernails. T/F - answersTrue
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Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving. T/F - answersFalse. A
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dedicated cabinet should be used to store flexible endoscopes .
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Low humidity in the work area can: - answersCause absorbent materials to become excessively dry.
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The process of rendering a clinically-used devise safe and ready for reuse is the definition of: - answersReprocessing
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When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed: T/F - answersFalse. Always ensure that the
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cap is fully "on" and "locked"
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The four primary stains used for bacterial identification: - answersGram (+-), Acid Fast, Endospore Stain, Capsule Sta
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Decontamination Area controls: - answers-Temp: 60-65F me, me, me, me , me,




-Humidity: 20-60% me,




-Airflow: 10 negative air flows me, me, me, me,




Preparation / Disinfection Area controls: - answers-Temp: 60-73F me, me, me, me , me, me, me,




-Humidity: 20-60% me,




-Airflow: 10 positive air flows me, me, me, me,




Storage Area controls: - answers-Temp: 60-75F me, me, me, me , me,




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,-Humidity: Above 20% me, me ,




-Airflow: 4 positive air flows me, me, me , me,




Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: - answersEndoscope damage me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me , me, me , me, me , me,




The AER should be placed in the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes are clean before sending them to th
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preparation area. T/F - answersFalse. They should be located in a prep/disinfection area to reduce risks of cross
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decontamination .
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Detergents used to clean endoscopes should be: - answersNon foaming and free rinsing. me, me, me, me, me, me , me , me, me , me, me , me,




Enzymes will become ineffective in temperatures that exceed: - answers140F me, me , me, me , me, me, me, me, me ,




The most important source of information for determining the proper chemicals to use for cleaning an endoscope is th
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- answersChemical Manufacturer's IFU
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The seven steps/outline for manual cleaning flexible endoscopes: - answers1. Submerge scope in enzymatic solution
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2. Manually clean/brush internal/external surfaces
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3. Attach adaptors me, me ,




4. Flush each channel with enzymatic solution
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5. Soak as per detergent IFU
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6. Rinse and submerge in clean water
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7. Remove from water and flush channel with air
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What are the dangers of delayed processing of endoscopes: - answersEnables soil to dry on endoscope and biofilm t
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form.
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After rinsing, but before disinfection, inner channels should be: - answersPurged with air
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Venting caps are designed to prevent: - answersPressure me, me, me, me, me, me, me,




When preparing an endoscope for HLD, it is important to put the valve cover back on the endoscope to help ensure the
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disinfectant can get inside the lumens: T/F? - answersFalse.
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Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: - answersReduce repair costs.
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High level disinfectant solution (container/bottle) should be discarded after each use? T/F - answersFalse.
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AER should be quality tested: - answersAt least weekly
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Gas plasma sterilizers must be in an area physically separated from all other work areas: T/F? - answersFalse.
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To prevent cross-contamination, when handling a contaminated endoscope, it is important to use: - answers-
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Directional workflow
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- Proper signage
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Arthrosopes are used for which part of the body - answersJoint me, me , me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me,




Hysteroscope are used for which part of the body - answersVagina, Cervix, Uterus me , me, me, me , me, me, me, me, me, me, me , me,




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