Basics of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing

This section of a flexible endoscope articulates to aid insertion into curved areas Bending section Bacteria spores are resistant to: radiation, heat, chemicals True or false? Viruses are larger than bacteria. false True or false? Enveloped viruses are easier to disable than non-enveloped viruses. true Sepsis has been associated with: Bronchoscopy, duodenoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy True or false? When airflow is negative it means air flows into that area. true Enzymes target specific soils. Which type of enzyme product is most helpful when cleaning endoscopes? Multi-enzyme product Reprocessing that begins more than one hour after the endoscope is used is called Delayed reprocessing True or false? Testing for cleaning efficacy of the manual cleaning process should be performed at least weekly, but preferably daily. true Cleaning equipment should be tested for cleaning efficacy: Upon installation, after repair, and on a routine basis Visual inspection of flexible endoscopes should occur: Before the procedure, during the procedure, and after cleaning Endoscopes are considered _______ devices: Semi-critical Automated equipment reprocessors should be quality tested: At least weekly True or false? Peel pouches are an acceptable package material for ethylene oxide sterilization. true