Endoscope Reprocessor Study Guide for CER 2026 | Expert-Verified Solutions
Endoscope Reprocessor Study Guide for CER 2026 | Expert-Verified Solutions Biofilm - answer - A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to form a colony. 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 - Routine Screening, Diagnostic Treatment, 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
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