CER Chapter 6 Review Quiz

Question 1

Precleaning at the point of use reduces the likelihood of biofilm formation. True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Precleaning at the point of use should occur before the endoscope is disconnected from the power source. True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

After removing the flexible endoscope from the patient, the first step in point-of-use pre-cleaning is to:
a. flush the insertion tube
b. pre-rinse the inner channels
c. remove the gross soil
d. attach the video cap

Answer 3

Remove the gross soil

Question 4

When placing the pre-cleaned endoscope in the container for transport to the decontamination area, all accessories used on the procedure should be placed in the container with the endoscope?
True or False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Leak testing should be performed:
a. after point of use pre-cleaning
b. before manual cleaning
c. after every procedure
d. all the above

Answer 5

All the above

Question 6

The goal of leak testing is to:
a. ensure the cleaning solution will not leak out of the endoscope
b. ensure all the inner channels are full of cleaning solution
c. detect damage to the exterior and interior of the endoscope
d. all the above

Answer 6

Detect damage to the exterior and interior of the endoscope

Question 7

When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed. True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

When cleaning an endoscope that has failed a leak test, it is important to first disconnect the leak tester. True or False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Endoscopes with major leaks cannot be cleaned before being sent out for repair. True or False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

After pre-cleaning at the point of use, valves should be reattached to the endoscope for transport to the reprocessing area.
True or False

Answer 10

False