CER (Certified Endoscope
Reprocessor) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Biofilm - ANSWER-A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to form a
colony. Not the same bacteria. The Colony produces a protective gel that is very difficult to
penetrate with detergents or disinfectants
Gastroscope - ANSWER-is a flexible endoscope designs to view the interior of the stomach.
Duodenoscope - ANSWER-a flexible scope used to diagnose and treat abnormalities in the
duodenum
Colonoscope - ANSWER-a scope used to examine the lower GI tract
Enteroscope - ANSWER-a scope used to examine the small intestine to investigate irregularities such
as blocked bowel passages and small bowel tumors
Bronchoscope - ANSWER-scope used to examine the throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways
Rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER-a scope to examine upper Airways such as nasal passages
nasopharynx, oropharynx, and larynx
Choledochoscope - ANSWER-scope used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract. Also used to
visualize gallstones and has been a channel that also allows for accessories for removal of stones
Ureteroscope - ANSWER-scope designed to provide visualization of the ureters that connect the
kidney to the urinary bladder
Cystoscope - ANSWER-scope used to examine the inside of the bladder
Hysteroscope - ANSWER-Scope used to provide visualization of the uterus
, Deflection - ANSWER-The ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend to increase the area that
can be accessed by a physician, visually or with an instrument
Relative humidity should not exceed... - ANSWER-60%
The soiled and decontamination areas should be designed so air flows into the area known as -
ANSWER-negative pressure
The soiled and decontamination areas should hold a minimum of ____ air exchanges per hour -
ANSWER-10
IFU - ANSWER-Manufacturer's Instructions For Use. Written recommendations provided by the
manufacturer of a medical device that provide instructions for safe and effective reprocessing
methods for that device
List (3) ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs - ANSWER-1. Routine Screening
2. Diagnostic Treatment
3. Therapeutic Treatment
Reprocessing that begins more than (1) hour after the endoscope has been used is called - ANSWER-
Delayed Processing
Ethylene oxide sterilization of a flexible endoscope may result in a blown endoscope if - ANSWER-
The endoscope is not vented properly
Borescope - ANSWER-scope used to identify soil or damage within a lumen that cannot be seen by
the manual visual inspection
Waterproof Tape - ANSWER-can be used to temporarily seal a leaking the endoscope and allow it to
be disinfected
Arthroscope - ANSWER-Examines Joints
Biopsy Port - ANSWER-used with a flexible endoscope when introducing instruments into the body
Reprocessor) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Biofilm - ANSWER-A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to form a
colony. Not the same bacteria. The Colony produces a protective gel that is very difficult to
penetrate with detergents or disinfectants
Gastroscope - ANSWER-is a flexible endoscope designs to view the interior of the stomach.
Duodenoscope - ANSWER-a flexible scope used to diagnose and treat abnormalities in the
duodenum
Colonoscope - ANSWER-a scope used to examine the lower GI tract
Enteroscope - ANSWER-a scope used to examine the small intestine to investigate irregularities such
as blocked bowel passages and small bowel tumors
Bronchoscope - ANSWER-scope used to examine the throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways
Rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER-a scope to examine upper Airways such as nasal passages
nasopharynx, oropharynx, and larynx
Choledochoscope - ANSWER-scope used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract. Also used to
visualize gallstones and has been a channel that also allows for accessories for removal of stones
Ureteroscope - ANSWER-scope designed to provide visualization of the ureters that connect the
kidney to the urinary bladder
Cystoscope - ANSWER-scope used to examine the inside of the bladder
Hysteroscope - ANSWER-Scope used to provide visualization of the uterus
, Deflection - ANSWER-The ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend to increase the area that
can be accessed by a physician, visually or with an instrument
Relative humidity should not exceed... - ANSWER-60%
The soiled and decontamination areas should be designed so air flows into the area known as -
ANSWER-negative pressure
The soiled and decontamination areas should hold a minimum of ____ air exchanges per hour -
ANSWER-10
IFU - ANSWER-Manufacturer's Instructions For Use. Written recommendations provided by the
manufacturer of a medical device that provide instructions for safe and effective reprocessing
methods for that device
List (3) ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs - ANSWER-1. Routine Screening
2. Diagnostic Treatment
3. Therapeutic Treatment
Reprocessing that begins more than (1) hour after the endoscope has been used is called - ANSWER-
Delayed Processing
Ethylene oxide sterilization of a flexible endoscope may result in a blown endoscope if - ANSWER-
The endoscope is not vented properly
Borescope - ANSWER-scope used to identify soil or damage within a lumen that cannot be seen by
the manual visual inspection
Waterproof Tape - ANSWER-can be used to temporarily seal a leaking the endoscope and allow it to
be disinfected
Arthroscope - ANSWER-Examines Joints
Biopsy Port - ANSWER-used with a flexible endoscope when introducing instruments into the body
