CER Chapter 5 Review Quiz

Question 1

The process of rendering a clinically used device safe and ready for reuse is the definition of:
a. decontamination
b. disinfection
c. reprocessing
d. sterilization

Answer 1

Reprocessing

Question 2

Household liquid dishwashing detergents are recommended as the detergent of choice to clean gastrointestinal endoscopes: True or False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Medical devices that have been improperly reprocessed may:
a. transmit disease
b. cause device failure
c. cause device damage
d. all the above

Answer 3

all the above

Question 4

The words “cleaning” and “decontamination” mean the same thing. True or False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Standard dress code for the reprocessing area includes:
a. facility cleaned uniform or scrub attire
b. hair cover
c. not wearing jewelry and watches
d. all the above

Answer 5

All the above

Question 6

One cannot sterilize without cleaning, but one can disinfect without cleaning. True or False

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The first step in doffing (removing) personal protective equipment is removing:
a. cap and face cover
b. shoe covers
c. gown or apron
d. gloves

Answer 7

Shoe covers

Question 8

Enzymes target specific soils. Which type of enzyme product is most helpful when cleaning endoscopes?
a. protease
b. amylase
c. lipase
d. multi-enzyme product

Answer 8

Multi-enzyme product

Question 9

Personal protective equipment for the endoscope decontamination area includes:
a. full face shield or mask and eye protection
b. lightweight short-sleeved gown or jumpsuit
c. long sleeve warm up jackets
d. all the above

Answer 9

Full face shield or mask and eye protection

Question 10

Using the wrong size brush when cleaning a flexible endoscope can cause damage to the endoscope. True or False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Detergents used to clean endoscopes should be:
a. low foaming
b. alkaline
c. non-residue producing
d. all the above

Answer 11

All the above

Question 12

Critical components of successful cleaning include:
a. following the manufacturer’s IFU
b. paying attention to detail
c. using good work practices
d. all the above

Answer 12

All the above

Question 13

Solutions that are mixed too strong will not be as effective as solutions mixed to recommended strength. True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The most important source of information for determining the proper chemicals to use for cleaning an endoscope is the:
a. SGNA standards
b. facility’s policies and procedures
c. endoscope IFU
e. all the above

Answer 14

IFU

Question 15

The most common pH recommended for endoscope cleaning chemicals is:
a. Low pH
b. High pH
c. Medium pH
d. Neutral pH

Answer 15

Neutral pH