CER Chapter 4 Review Quiz

Question 1

Effective work area design should incorporate:
a. an irrigating ultrasonic cleaner
b. multiple automated equipment reprocessors
c. storage for common endoscope replacement parts
d. one-way flow

Answer 1

One way flow

Question 2

Inadequate workspace in the endoscope work area can be a cause of:
a. poor workflow
b. aerosols entering the clean work area
c. endoscope damage
d. all the above

Answer 2

endoscope damage

Question 3

Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving: True or False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The recommended temperature for the endoscope clean processing area should be:
a. 75 or less
b. 60 to 65
c. at least 75
d. can be found in ASHRAE/ASHE 170

Answer 4

Can be found in ASHRAE/ASHE 170

Question 5

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

Answer 5

True

Question 6

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

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The relative humidity in all endoscope work areas should not exceed…..
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 60%

Answer 7

60%

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Physical barriers between soiled and clean areas can prevent aerosols from entering the clean area. True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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. True or False

Answer 10

False