CER EXAM 2023/2024: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

CER EXAM 2023/2024: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS-Enteroscopy - Examination of the small intestine To prevent damage, __________ should not be tightly coiled - light bundles _______ is used to perform procedures involving the large intestine - Colonoscope A PEG is performed to ______ - insert a flexible feeding tube When performing a gastroscope the _______ are visualized - esophagus and stomach During an ERCP the _______ is NOT visualized - colon Which part of the endoscope conducts light through the shaft and transmits images? - Umbilical cord What should be removed first when removing PPE? - shoe covers cleaning - According to AAMI "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing for the intended use' detergent - A cleaning agent that lowers surface tension to dislodge or dissolve soil Bioburden - Microorganisms on contaminated scopes The size of the sink for manual cleaning of scopes should be ______ - deep and large enough to completely submerge the endoscope A solution with the pH of 9 is considered ______ - alakaline Cavitation - The mechanical action in an ultrasonic cleaner The ventilation system in the scope cleaning room must be maintained at - negative pressure A major cause of AER failures is - using incorrect connectors OSHA - requires the eyewash stations be available or emergency use The OSHA Hazard Communication requires that MSDS must be available for _______ - each chemical in the department How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from the device manufacturer? - each time the item is purchased Semi-critical - According to Dr. Earl Spaulding, devices that come in contact with intact mucous membranes during use Electrical equipment - Class C fire extinguisher