CER REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Leak Testing should be performed: - ....ANSWER ...--After point-of-use
cleaning
-Before manual cleaning
-After every procedure
Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: -
....ANSWER ...-Reduce repair costs
Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: -
....ANSWER ...-Endoscope damage
When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment
reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): -
....ANSWER ...-Before each use
All flexible endoscopes should have a ventilation adaptor or water-resistant cap in
place when undergoing ethylene oxide sterilization. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-
False
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,Biological indicator monitoring is required for each cycle run in: -
....ANSWER ...-Ethylene Oxide
When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by damaged: -
....ANSWER ...--Illumination fibers
-Coupler
-Camera
This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones - ....ANSWER ...-
Ureteroscope
Biofilm and fungus can form underneath fingernails. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-
True
Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire
shelving. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-False. A dedicated cabinet should be used to
store flexible endoscopes .
Low humidity in the work area can: - ....ANSWER ...-Cause absorbent
materials to become excessively dry.
The process of rendering a clinically-used devise safe and ready for reuse is the
definition of: - ....ANSWER ...-Reprocessing
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, When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed: T/F -
....ANSWER ...-False. Always ensure that the cap is fully "on" and "locked"
The four primary stains used for bacterial identification: - ....ANSWER ...-
Gram (+-), Acid Fast, Endospore Stain, Capsule Stain
Decontamination Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-65F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 negative air flows
Preparation / Disinfection Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-73F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 positive air flows
Storage Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-75F
-Humidity: Above 20%
-Airflow: 4 positive air flows
Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: -
....ANSWER ...-Endoscope damage
The AER should be placed in the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes
are clean before sending them to the preparation area. T/F -
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Leak Testing should be performed: - ....ANSWER ...--After point-of-use
cleaning
-Before manual cleaning
-After every procedure
Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: -
....ANSWER ...-Reduce repair costs
Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: -
....ANSWER ...-Endoscope damage
When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment
reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): -
....ANSWER ...-Before each use
All flexible endoscopes should have a ventilation adaptor or water-resistant cap in
place when undergoing ethylene oxide sterilization. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-
False
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,Biological indicator monitoring is required for each cycle run in: -
....ANSWER ...-Ethylene Oxide
When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by damaged: -
....ANSWER ...--Illumination fibers
-Coupler
-Camera
This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones - ....ANSWER ...-
Ureteroscope
Biofilm and fungus can form underneath fingernails. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-
True
Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire
shelving. T/F - ....ANSWER ...-False. A dedicated cabinet should be used to
store flexible endoscopes .
Low humidity in the work area can: - ....ANSWER ...-Cause absorbent
materials to become excessively dry.
The process of rendering a clinically-used devise safe and ready for reuse is the
definition of: - ....ANSWER ...-Reprocessing
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, When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed: T/F -
....ANSWER ...-False. Always ensure that the cap is fully "on" and "locked"
The four primary stains used for bacterial identification: - ....ANSWER ...-
Gram (+-), Acid Fast, Endospore Stain, Capsule Stain
Decontamination Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-65F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 negative air flows
Preparation / Disinfection Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-73F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 positive air flows
Storage Area controls: - ....ANSWER ...--Temp: 60-75F
-Humidity: Above 20%
-Airflow: 4 positive air flows
Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: -
....ANSWER ...-Endoscope damage
The AER should be placed in the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes
are clean before sending them to the preparation area. T/F -
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