CER Progress Test One Flashcards
An arthroscope is used to:
a. examine the uterus
b. examine joints
c. examine the lungs
d. examine other endoscopes
Examine joints
Which of the following statements is true?
a. the average turnaround time for a flexible endoscope is 30 minutes
b. flexible endoscopes should be replaced every two months
c. more healthcare associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device
d. one million endoscopies are performed each year
More healthcare associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device
When using a flexible endoscope, instruments are introduced into the body through the:
a. air port
b. water port
c. biopsy port
d. injection port
Biopsy Port
It is important for all staff who process endoscopes to understand the point of use preparation and handling of endoscopes:
True or False
True
The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope can contain the:
a. instrument channel
b. control head
c. scope body
d. light guide connector
Instrument channel
The portion of the flexible endoscope that contains water/suction valves and angulation knobs is the:
a. light connector
b. universal cord
c. working channels
d. control body
Control body
Operative (therapeutic) flexible endoscopes are used to identify possible disease: True or False
False
This section of a flexible endoscope articulates to aid insertion into curved areas:
a. universal cord
b. bending section
c. control head
d. working channel
Bending section
Information for reprocessing specific endoscopes can be found:
a. in the endoscope IFU
b. on the CDC website
c. in the sterilizer’s IFU
d. In the endoscope mfg’s safety data sheet
in the endoscope manufacturer’s IFU
The endoscope universal cord:
a. contains the handheld controls
b. enables the physician to perform procedures, such as biopsies
c. connects the light connector to the control body
d. is the part inserted into the patient
Connects the light connector to the control body
This endoscope has a movable elevator mechanism that has been linked to infection:
a. colonoscope
b. enteroscope
c. duodenoscope
d. choleodochoscope
Duodenoscope
The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope:
a. protects the inner components of the endoscope
b. houses the air, water and instrument channels
c. is the part of the endoscope that is inserted into the patient
d. all the above
All of the above
Endoscopes can become contaminated from:
a. poor processing instructions from the manufacturer
b. using contaminated water
c. damage to the devices
d. all the above
All of the above
Bacteria are divided into groups based on:
a. gram stain color
b. disinfectant resistant
c. virulence
d. all the above
Gram stain color
Sepsis has been associated with:
a. bronchoscopy
b. duodenoscopy
c. upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
d. all the above
All the above
Biofilm is a colony of one type of bacteria that joins together:
True or False
False
Biofilm and fungus can form underneath artificial nails.
True or False
True
Bacteria spores are resistant to:
a. radiation
b. heat
c. chemicals
d. all the above
All the above
An opportunistic infection is one that is usually caused by non-pathogenic bacteria: True or False
True
When physical barriers between soiled and clean are not possible, the use of _____ can minimize the risk of cross contamination:
a. policies
b. procedures
c. training
d. all the above
All the above
Low humidity in the work area can:
a. promote bacterial growth
b. cause absorbent materials to become excessively drive
c. increase the risk of cross contamination
d. all the above
Cause absorbent materials to become excessively dry
Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving: true or false
False
When airflow is negative, that means air flows into that area. True or False
True
The relative humidity in all endoscope work areas should not exceed _____
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 60%
60%
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
False
