CER Chapter 11 Review Quiz Flashcards
Endoscope Handling, Storage and Transport
When carrying flexible endoscopes, they should always be held at the:
a. distal end
b. proximal end
c. light cable connection area
d. control head
Control head
To prevent cross-contamination when handling a contaminated endoscope, it is important to use:
a. directional workflow
b. personal protective equipment
c. proper signage
d. all the above
all the above
When valves are placed back on a flexible endoscope for storage:
a. they trap moisture and facilitate microbial growth
b. it helps ensure the valves are kept with the proper endoscope
c. it keeps the valves from becoming lost
d. all the above
Trap moisture
Flexible endoscope components that have been removed for cleaning should always be kept with the same endoscope because they will be easier to track: true or false
True
Endoscopes should always be stored vertically. True or False
False
Filtered air is used to help reduce the risk for contamination during storage. True or False
True
When storing flexible endoscopes, the terms “expiration date” and “hang time” mean the same thing. True or False
True
Flexible endoscopes that have received high-level disinfection should be reprocessed after a hang time of:
a. 72 hours
b. seven days
c. five days
d. time should be determined by each facility
Time should be determined by each facility
The process of identifying all risks to and from an activity and assigning the potential impact of each risk is called:
a. quality control
b. continuous quality improvement
c. risk assessment
d. recall
Risk assessment
Sterilized flexible endoscopes should be stored:
a. in the same manner as high level disinfected endoscopes
b. in closed cabinets
c. on solid wire shelving in the sterile storage area
d. in the same manner as other sterilized devices
In the same manner as other sterilized devices
