IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ -

IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ -

EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

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Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of - ANSWER- Endoscope damage

True of false? Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving. - ANSWER- False

The recommended temperature for the endoscope clean processing area should be - ANSWER- 60-73 degrees F

True or false? When airflow is negative it means air flows into that area.

• ANSWER- True

True or false? Doors and pass-through windows between decontamination and disinfection area should remain closed; however, they may remain open between disinfection and sterilization area - ANSWER- False

The relative humidity in all endoscope work areas should no exceed - ANSWER- 60 percent

True or false? The automated endoscope reprocessor should be placed in the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes are clean before sending them to the preparation area. - ANSWER- False

True or false? When sending endoscopes from the user area to the decontamination area, endoscopes and their accessories, such as forceps and wires, should be transported together in the same closed container. - ANSWER- False

True or false? Physical barriers between soiled and clean areas can prevent aerosols from entering the clean area. - ANSWER- True

The process of rendering a clinically-used device safe and ready for reuse is the definition of - ANSWER- Reprocessing

True or false? Household liquid dishwashing detergents are recommended as the detergent of choice to clean gastrointestinal endoscopes. - ANSWER- False

Medical devices that have been improperly reprocessed may: -

ANSWER- Transmit disease, cause device damage, and cause device failure

True or false? The words "cleaning" and "decontamination" mean the same thing. - ANSWER- False

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The first step in doffing (removing) personal protective equipment is removing - ANSWER- Shoe covers

Enzymes target specific soils. Which type of enzyme product is most helpful when cleaning endoscopes? - ANSWER- Multi-enzyme product

Personal protective equipment for the endoscope decontamination area includes - ANSWER- Full-face face shield or a mask and eye protection

True or false? Using the wrong size brush when cleaning a flexible endoscope can cause damage to the endoscope. - ANSWER- True

Detergents used to clean endoscopes should be - ANSWER- Low foaming

Standard dress code for the reprocessing area includes: - ANSWER

Facility-cleaned uniform or scrub attire, hair cover, and not wearing jewelry and watches

Critical components of successful cleaning includes: - ANSWER-

Following the manufacturers' Instruction for Use, paying attention to detail, and using good work practices

True or false? Solutions that are mixed too strong will not be as effective as solutions mixed to the recommended strength. - ANSWER- True

The most important source of information for determining the proper chemicals to use for cleaning an endoscope is the - ANSWER- Chemical manufacturer's Instructions for Use

The most common pH recommended for endoscope cleaning chemicals is - ANSWER- Neutral pH

True or false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use reduces the likelihood of biofilm formation. - ANSWER- True

True and false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use should occur before the endoscope is disconnected from the power source. - ANSWER- True

After removing the flexible endoscope from the patient, the first step in

point-of-use pre-cleaning is to: - ANSWER- Remove the gross soil

True of false? When placing the pre-cleaned endoscope in the container for transport to the decontamination area, all accessories used on the procedure should be placed in the container with the endoscope. - ANSWER- False

Leak testing should be performed: - ANSWER- After point-of-use pre-

cleaning, before manual cleaning, and after every procedure.

The goal of leak testing is to - ANSWER- Detect damage to the exterior and interior of the endoscope.Visual examination of the interior structures of the body is called Endoscopy

An example of a rigid endoscope is a/an Arthroscope

The portion of the flexible endoscope that enters the body is called Insertion tube

When using a flexible endoscope, instruments are introduced into the body through the Biopsy port

Along with benefits to the patient, endoscopic procedures benefit the facility by Reducing procedure time

Is the following statement true or false? More healthcare-associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device.True

A hysteroscope is an example of a/an Rigid endoscope

The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope can contain the Instrument channel

True or false; Failure to provide a functional endoscope can result in an inaccurate diagnosis.