Multiple Choice

Question 1

Following pre-cleaning, a flexible endoscope must be ____.
a. flushed with saline
b. sterilized
c. soaked in enzymatic cleaner
d. leak tested

Answer 1

d. leak tested

Question 2

The primary use of flexible endoscopes is for ____.
a. tissue dissection
b. tissue removal
c. diagnostic procedures
d. therapeutic procedures

Answer 2

c. diagnostic therapy

Question 3

The image quality of a fiber-optic endoscope is ____ a rigid endoscope.
a. generally superior to
b. about the same as
c. generally inferior to
d. none of the above

Answer 3

c. generally inferior to

Question 4

The flexible tip of the endoscope ____.
a. will only rotate in one direction
b. can be rotated in any direction to create a 360° view
c. excises tissue for biopsies
d. is used for electrocautery purposes

Answer 4

b. can be rotated in any direction to create a 360° view

Question 5

Some rigid endoscopes may be decontaminated in a/an ____.
a. ultrasonic cleaner or washer sterilizer
b. flash sterilizer
c. scope warmer
d. solution of saline and alcohol

Answer 5

a. ultrasonic cleaner or washer sterilizer

Question 6

Telescopes and video instruments are expensive to replace. They are particularly
vulnerable to irreparable injury if bent, dented, or scratched. The best way to avoid harm
to endoscopic equipment is to ____.
a. follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use
b. actively protect and care for instruments
c. follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and sterilizing
d. all of the above

Answer 6

d. all of the above

Question 7

A/An ____ is used to create ports into the abdomen or other body cavities for the
insertion of endoscopic instruments.
a. trocar-cannula system
b. insufflator
c. uterine manipulator
d. Veress needle

Answer 7

a. trocar-cannula system