CER Chapter 16 Review Quiz

Question 1

Flexible endoscopes pose a significant cleaning challenge because of their:
a. cost
b. configuration
c. use restrictions
d. weight

Answer 1

Configuration

Question 2

When a flexible endoscope is needed immediately:
a. it should be steam sterilized in an Immediate Use Steam Sterilization IUSS process
b. certain identified processing steps may be skipped
c. it should be processed according to its IFU
d. The endoscope reprocessing staff should notify the endoscopy charge nurse

Answer 2

According to IFU

Question 3

Human factors examine:
a. the relationship between human beings and the system with which they interact
b. the cause and effect of work issues
c. errors
d. patient safety violations and their causes

Answer 3

the relationship between human beings and the system with which they interact

Question 4

Which of the following may impact an employee’s performance:
a. personal problems
b. boredom
c. stress
d. all the above

Answer 4

all the above

Question 5

Moisture that remains in an endoscope after manual disinfection:
a. may rust internal components
b. may increase the growth of microorganisms
c. may solidify the lumens
d. may cause the bending tip to crack

Answer 5

may increase the growth of microorganisms

Question 6

The purpose of an audit is to:
a. help ensure that the performance of tasks aligns with the IFU and facility policies
b. identify the more proficient trainers for the specific task
c.. help ensure that operating costs are kept to a minimum
d. use it to develop tools for other tasks

Answer 6

help ensure that the performance of tasks aligns with the IFU and facility policies

Question 7

Crowded and/or unsecured endoscope storage areas increase the risk of:
a. theft
b. cross contamination
c. video chip damage
d. noxious odors

Answer 7

cross contamination

Question 8

Endoscope reprocessing employees should be in-service:
a. upon hire
b. when new endoscopes are brought into the system
c. whenever breaks in protocol occur
d. it indicates the endoscope is in need of repair

Answer 8

all the above

Question 9

Pressure to meet tight turnaround demands:
a. increases the risk of shortcuts
b. is not allowed by the CMMS and the Joint Commission
c. is not an issue for endoscopy labs
d. should be reported to OSHA

Answer 9

increases the risk of shortcuts

Question 10

When an endoscope is stored with all locks in the closed position:
a. moisture may become trapped
b. the endoscope will be able to keep airborne bacteria out
c. the endoscope cannot be operated
d. it indicates the endoscope is in need of repair

Answer 10

moisture may become trapped