IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ REVIEW
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Sterilized flexible endoscopes should be stored. Answer: In the same
manner as other sterilized devices
⩥ Arthroscopes are used for surgeries on. Answer: Joints
⩥ True or false? The objective lens of a rigid endoscope is the strongest
part of the endoscope.. Answer: False
⩥ Rod lenses of a rigid endoscope are made from. Answer: Glass
⩥ The ocular lens of a rigid endoscope is. Answer: The closest lens to
the eye
⩥ Rigid endoscope lens damage can easily occur from. Answer:
Dropping, bending, and exposure to excessive heat
⩥ True or false? Some rigid endoscopes have an operative channel..
Answer: True
,⩥ When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by
damaged:. Answer: Illumination fibers, coupler, or camera
⩥ True or false? Although rigid endoscope light cords come in different
sizes, they may be used with any size rigid endoscope.. Answer: False
⩥ An advantage of video imaging is:. Answer: The light source does not
overheat, the surgical team can see the operative site, and they provide
three-dimensional image
⩥ True or false? Cables used to transmit laser light are the same as
cables used to transmit non-laser light.. Answer: False
⩥ Endoscope equipment maintenance management systems should
include polices on:. Answer: Equipment safety, inspection, and planned
maintenance
⩥ True or false? Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing
area to demonstrate department protocols for damaged endoscopes..
Answer: True
⩥ This department is responsible for providing input into the endoscope
use and handling system:. Answer: Reprocessing, infection prevention,
and user
, ⩥ Endoscope leak testing can identify the following problem with a
flexible endoscope. Answer: O-rings that are not properly seated
⩥ True or false? During leak testing, an increase in pressure when
moving the elevator levers indicates a leak in the system.. Answer: False
⩥ True or false? Pressurizing a damaged endoscope for cleaning may
prevent further damage to that endoscope.. Answer: True
⩥ True or false? When sending a damaged endoscope out for repair, best
practices require placing the endoscope in a reprocessing tray to protect
it from further damage.. Answer: False
⩥ True or false? When shipping a damaged endoscope for repair,
endoscopes reprocessing technicians should not the method used for
reprocessing the endoscope prior to shipping.. Answer: True
⩥ True or false? When preparing a damaged or malfunctioning
endoscope for shipment, including a description of the problem is not
necessary because the service company will carefully inspect the
endoscope after it is received.. Answer: False
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Sterilized flexible endoscopes should be stored. Answer: In the same
manner as other sterilized devices
⩥ Arthroscopes are used for surgeries on. Answer: Joints
⩥ True or false? The objective lens of a rigid endoscope is the strongest
part of the endoscope.. Answer: False
⩥ Rod lenses of a rigid endoscope are made from. Answer: Glass
⩥ The ocular lens of a rigid endoscope is. Answer: The closest lens to
the eye
⩥ Rigid endoscope lens damage can easily occur from. Answer:
Dropping, bending, and exposure to excessive heat
⩥ True or false? Some rigid endoscopes have an operative channel..
Answer: True
,⩥ When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by
damaged:. Answer: Illumination fibers, coupler, or camera
⩥ True or false? Although rigid endoscope light cords come in different
sizes, they may be used with any size rigid endoscope.. Answer: False
⩥ An advantage of video imaging is:. Answer: The light source does not
overheat, the surgical team can see the operative site, and they provide
three-dimensional image
⩥ True or false? Cables used to transmit laser light are the same as
cables used to transmit non-laser light.. Answer: False
⩥ Endoscope equipment maintenance management systems should
include polices on:. Answer: Equipment safety, inspection, and planned
maintenance
⩥ True or false? Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing
area to demonstrate department protocols for damaged endoscopes..
Answer: True
⩥ This department is responsible for providing input into the endoscope
use and handling system:. Answer: Reprocessing, infection prevention,
and user
, ⩥ Endoscope leak testing can identify the following problem with a
flexible endoscope. Answer: O-rings that are not properly seated
⩥ True or false? During leak testing, an increase in pressure when
moving the elevator levers indicates a leak in the system.. Answer: False
⩥ True or false? Pressurizing a damaged endoscope for cleaning may
prevent further damage to that endoscope.. Answer: True
⩥ True or false? When sending a damaged endoscope out for repair, best
practices require placing the endoscope in a reprocessing tray to protect
it from further damage.. Answer: False
⩥ True or false? When shipping a damaged endoscope for repair,
endoscopes reprocessing technicians should not the method used for
reprocessing the endoscope prior to shipping.. Answer: True
⩥ True or false? When preparing a damaged or malfunctioning
endoscope for shipment, including a description of the problem is not
necessary because the service company will carefully inspect the
endoscope after it is received.. Answer: False
