CER Chapter 13 Review Quiz

Question 1

Endoscope equipment maintenance management systems should include policies on:
a. equipment safety
b. inspection
c. planned maintenance
d. all the above

Answer 1

All the above

Question 2

Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing area to demonstrate department protocols for damaged endoscopes:
True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

This department is responsible for providing input into the endoscope use and handling system:
a. reprocessing
b. infection prevention
c. user
d. All the above

Answer 3

All the above

Question 4

Endoscope leak testing can identify the following problem with a flexible endoscope:
a. user neglect
b. O-rings that are not properly sealed
c. damage due to using the wrong cleaning chemicals
d. All the above

Answer 4

O-rings that are not properly sealed

Question 5

During leak testing, an increase in pressure when moving the elevator levers indicates a leak in the system: True or False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Pressurizing a damaged endoscope for cleaning may prevent further damage to that endoscope: True or False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

When sending a damaged endoscope out for repair, best practices require placing the endoscope in a reprocessing tray to protect it from further damage: True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

When shipping a damaged endoscope for repair, endoscope reprocessing technicians should note the method used for reprocessing the endoscope prior to shipping: True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

When preparing a damaged or malfunctioning endoscope for shipment, including a description of the problem is not necessary because the service company will carefully inspect the endoscope after it is received: True or False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

When loaned endoscopes arrive to the healthcare facility, they should be inspected for damage prior to placing them into the system for use: True or False

Answer 10

True