CER Progress Test One

Question 1

An arthroscope is used to:
a. examine the uterus
b. examine joints
c. examine the lungs
d. examine other endoscopes

Answer 1

Examine joints

Question 2

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

Answer 2

More healthcare associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Biopsy Port

Question 4

It is important for all staff who process endoscopes to understand the point of use preparation and handling of endoscopes:
True or False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope can contain the:
a. instrument channel
b. control head
c. scope body
d. light guide connector

Answer 5

Instrument channel

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Control body

Question 7

Operative (therapeutic) flexible endoscopes are used to identify possible disease: True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Bending section

Question 9

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

Answer 9

in the endoscope manufacturer’s IFU

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Connects the light connector to the control body

Question 11

This endoscope has a movable elevator mechanism that has been linked to infection:
a. colonoscope
b. enteroscope
c. duodenoscope
d. choleodochoscope

Answer 11

Duodenoscope

Question 12

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

Answer 12

All of the above

Question 13

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

Answer 13

All of the above

Question 14

Bacteria are divided into groups based on:
a. gram stain color
b. disinfectant resistant
c. virulence
d. all the above

Answer 14

Gram stain color

Question 15

Sepsis has been associated with:
a. bronchoscopy
b. duodenoscopy
c. upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
d. all the above

Answer 15

All the above

Question 16

Biofilm is a colony of one type of bacteria that joins together:
True or False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Biofilm and fungus can form underneath artificial nails.
True or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Bacteria spores are resistant to:
a. radiation
b. heat
c. chemicals
d. all the above

Answer 18

All the above

Question 19

An opportunistic infection is one that is usually caused by non-pathogenic bacteria: True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

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

Answer 20

All the above

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Cause absorbent materials to become excessively dry

Question 22

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

Answer 22

False

Question 23

When airflow is negative, that means air flows into that area. True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

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

Answer 24

60%

Question 25

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 25

False