CER Review| 105 Questions| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Leak Testing should be performed: correct answer: -After point-of-use cleaning -Before manual cleaning -After every procedure Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: correct answer: Reduce repair costs Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: correct answer: Endoscope damage When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): correct 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 correct answer: False Biological indicator monitoring is required for each cycle run in: correct answer: Ethylene Oxide When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by damaged: correct answer: -Illumination fibers -Coupler -Camera This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones correct answer: Ureteroscope Biofilm and fungus can form underneath fingernails. T/F correct answer: True Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving. T/F correct answer: False. A dedicated cabinet should be used to store flexible endoscopes . Low humidity in the work area can: correct 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: correct answer: Reprocessing When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed: T/F correct answer: False. Always ensure that the cap is fully "on" and "locked"