All the Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing questions with correct answers

These are usually used topically to prevent or arrest or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria on living tissue. Answer Anitseptics Which of the following is not considered a HLD? Answer Halogens Which of the following would not require underwater verification of a "leak" for a flexible endoscope? Answer Hand-held dry leak testing Glutaraldehyde having a ceiling threshold of Answer .05ppm Which of the following is the primary decontamination/cleaning agent for flexible endoscopes that is a surface tension reducer & breaks up solid & liquid soil? Answer Enzymatic Detergent Which of the following is defined as relating to compounds that contain a positive electrical charge; exhibits germicidal properties? Answer Cationic Which of the following inhibits the growth of microorganisms without destroying them during processing? Answer Bacteriostatic Disinfectant The length of time a disinfectant can be properly stored after which it must be discarded is known as: Answer Shelf Life