IAHCSMM CER Progress Test (Mix of
all 4) practice questions and correct
answers
Specific tasks to be done, time horizons for these tasks, and resource allocation are all part of an
effective:
A. Preventive maintenance program
B. Leak testing policy
C. Action Plan
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Quality management measures for endoscopes include repair cost per procedure for each
endoscope.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A
When receiving a loaned endoscope that is made by a different manufacturer than what the facility
uses, competencies do not need to be done, as long as the endoscope is the same type as the one
the facility sent out for repair.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing area to demonstrate departmental protocols
for damaged endoscopes.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
It is important for all staff who process endoscopes to understand the point of use preparation and
handling of endoscopes.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A
Operative (therapeutic) flexible endoscopes are used to identify possible disease.
, A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
This endoscope has a movable elevator mechanism that has been linked to infection.
A. Colonoscope
B. Enteroscope
C. Duodenoscope
D. Choledoscope - ANSWER-C
The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope:
A. Protects the inner components of the endoscope
B. Houses the air, water, and instrument channels
C. Is part of the endoscope that is inserted into the patient
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Bacteria are divided into groups based on:
A. Gram stain
B. Disinfectant resistant
C. Virulence
D. All the above - ANSWER-A
Sepsis has been associated with:
A. Bronchoscopy
B. Duodenoscopy
C. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Low humidity in the work area can:
A. Promote bacterial growth
B. Cause absorbent materials to become excessively dry
C. Increase the risk of cross contamination
all 4) practice questions and correct
answers
Specific tasks to be done, time horizons for these tasks, and resource allocation are all part of an
effective:
A. Preventive maintenance program
B. Leak testing policy
C. Action Plan
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Quality management measures for endoscopes include repair cost per procedure for each
endoscope.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A
When receiving a loaned endoscope that is made by a different manufacturer than what the facility
uses, competencies do not need to be done, as long as the endoscope is the same type as the one
the facility sent out for repair.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing area to demonstrate departmental protocols
for damaged endoscopes.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
It is important for all staff who process endoscopes to understand the point of use preparation and
handling of endoscopes.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A
Operative (therapeutic) flexible endoscopes are used to identify possible disease.
, A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
This endoscope has a movable elevator mechanism that has been linked to infection.
A. Colonoscope
B. Enteroscope
C. Duodenoscope
D. Choledoscope - ANSWER-C
The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope:
A. Protects the inner components of the endoscope
B. Houses the air, water, and instrument channels
C. Is part of the endoscope that is inserted into the patient
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Bacteria are divided into groups based on:
A. Gram stain
B. Disinfectant resistant
C. Virulence
D. All the above - ANSWER-A
Sepsis has been associated with:
A. Bronchoscopy
B. Duodenoscopy
C. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
D. All the above - ANSWER-D
Low humidity in the work area can:
A. Promote bacterial growth
B. Cause absorbent materials to become excessively dry
C. Increase the risk of cross contamination
