CER Chapter 15 Review Quiz

Question 1

TEE probes are used for:
a. assessing the heart’s function
b. the insertion of heart catheters
c. visualizing the pulmonary structures
d. all the above

Answer 1

Assessing the heart’s function

Question 2

Soiled probes should be transported in:
a. closed carts
b. impermeable bags
c. basins with lids
d. all the above

Answer 2

all the above

Question 3

Small holes in probes:
a. are ok if found on the cord section
b. pose no risk to patients
c. can allow fluid invasion
d. means the probe cannot be cleaned

Answer 3

can allow fluid invasion

Question 4

Endocavity probes should be HLD:
a. immersing the handle and head
b. no HLD is needed if a sheath was used during the procedure
c. immersed in an AER
d. following manufacturers IFU

Answer 4

Following mfg IFU

Question 5

All AER’s can be validated to disinfect ultrasound probes.
True or False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Endocavity probes can be sored on the console as long as:
a. they do not touch other parts of the console
b. the console is kept in a secured area
c. the probe is covered with a clean storage cover
d. all the above

Answer 6

The probe is covered with a clean storage cover

Question 7

When manually disinfecting TEE probes:
a. the probe should be completely immersed without coiling the probe in a closed container
b. only the cord and control handle should be disinfected
c. only the transducer should be disinfected
d. immerse the transducer and the handle in the disinfectant

Answer 7

Only the transducer should be disinfected

Question 8

TEE probes should be:
a. inspected daily
b. fully submerged in the appropriate HLD
c. inspected with a lighted magnifying device
d. all the above

Answer 8

Inspected with a lighted magnifying device

Question 9

Probes should be stored:
a. in a horizontal position
b. in a closed container
c. with a sterile protective sheath in a vertical position
d. in a vented cabinet

Answer 9

In a vented cabinet

Question 10

Before cleaning Endocavity probes:
a. check the connector for damage
b. inspect the probe for visible damage
c. check the lens for damage
d. all the above

Answer 10

All the above