All the Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Test 1 - 9

All the Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Test 1 - 9 These are usually used topically to prevent or arrest or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria on living tissue. - Anitseptics Which of the following is not considered a HLD? - Halogens Which of the following would not require underwater verification of a "leak" for a flexible endoscope? - Hand-held dry leak testing Glutaraldehyde having a ceiling threshold of - .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? - Enzymatic Detergent Which of the following is defined as relating to compounds that contain a positive electrical charge; exhibits germicidal properties? - Cationic Which of the following inhibits the growth of microorganisms without destroying them during processing? - Bacteriostatic Disinfectant The length of time a disinfectant can be properly stored after which it must be discarded is known as: - Shelf Life Which of the following is not true about PPE? - Since wearing thick butyl gloves and your hands are very well protected, it is not necessary to apply hand hygiene after removal of gloving. Which of the following flexible endoscopes may require both Leak testing & conductivity testing? - TEE probe. Transesophageal Echocardiogram Which of the following is used to visualize the entire lg. intestine? - Colonoscope Which of the following is used to visualize only the lower part of the Lg. intesting? - Sigmoidoscope Which of the following allows for visual inspection of the upper digestive tract? - Gastroscope Which of the following are the first item to be placed on for decontaminating, to include the first item to take off? - Shoe Covers In a flexible endoscope decontamination room, the air exchanges should be _______, under ______________ pressure. - 10...negative The vibration action an ultrasonic works under is - Cavitation If you are to use an AER unit & the sterilant/(HLD) is to adequately flow, connect the channels to special connectors that allow liquid to flow through them if there's lumen channels as part of the endoscope device. - True How many times should a flexible endoscope device with a lumen channel be snake brushed? - A minimum of 3 times or until completely clean! The action of filling in a new bath of ultrasonic diluted detergent with water, but running it empty initially to remove air bubbles, is known as - Degas How do you prevent biofilm from forming on a flexible endoscope or related device? - Don't have them soaked for a prolonged period & have them dry as soon as possible after rinsing. Name the correct order fr. smallest to largest/left to right of the following levels of organization in the human body: - Cellular Level to Tissue