CER Chapter 7 Review Quiz Flashcards
Cleaning Processes for Endoscopes
Manual cleaning should begin immediately after pre-cleaning?
True or False
True
Reprocessing that begins more than one hour after the endoscope is used is called:
a. manual cleaning
b. pre-cleaning
c. disinfection
d. delayed processing
Delayed processing
When manually cleaning endoscopes, the cleaning solution should be changed:
a. each shift or when debris is noticed
b. for each endoscope
c. at least twice per shift
d. for every other endoscope cleaned
For each endoscope
Using detergents that are now low foaming can inhibit fluid contact with the surface of the endoscope. True or False
False
The exterior of the endoscope should be cleaned using lint-free cloths or sponges. True or False
True
All removable parts should be carefully cleaned using a stiff bristled brush. True or False
False
When cleaning the lumens of an endoscope, the brush should be rinsed before pulling it back through the channel. True or False
True
After rinsing, but before disinfection, inner channels should be:
a. flushed with clear water
b. purged with air
c. dried
d. all the above
Purged with air
Water bottles should be cleaned:
a. at least weekly
b. at least daily
c. following IFU
d. using a neutral-pH disinfectant
Follow the IFU
Borescopes are used to visually inspect the channels of an endoscope. True or False
True
Testing for cleaning efficacy of the manual cleaning process should be performed at least weekly, but preferably daily.
True or False
True
Clean equipment should be tested for cleaning efficacy:
a. upon installation
b. after repair
c. on a routine basis
d. all the above
All the above
Automated cleaning is the most important step in removing microbial bioburden from a flexible endoscope. True or False
False
Reusable cleaning brushes should be cleaned and disinfected at least once per shift? True or False
False
Thorough manual cleaning must be performed before placing an endoscope into an automated equipment reprocessor? True or False
True
