CBSPD Endoscope Reprocessing and Flexible Scope Care

Question 1

What is the minimum level of disinfection required for flexible endoscopes used in semi-critical procedures?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

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Low-level disinfection

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Sterilization

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Intermediate-level disinfection

Question 2

Which step must be performed immediately after a flexible endoscope is removed from the patient?

Accepted Answer

Point-of-use wiping and flushing of channels

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Manual cleaning in enzymatic solution

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Soaking in glutaraldehyde

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Leak testing

Question 3

What is the purpose of leak testing a flexible endoscope?

Accepted Answer

To detect internal damage that could allow fluid ingress

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To verify sterilization efficacy

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To measure channel diameter

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To confirm cleaning chemical compatibility

Question 4

Which chemical is most commonly used as a high-level disinfectant for flexible endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

Peracetic acid or glutaraldehyde

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Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

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Isopropyl alcohol 70%

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Quaternary ammonium compound

Question 5

After high-level disinfection, how should flexible endoscopes be rinsed?

Accepted Answer

With sterile water or filtered water

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With tap water only

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With 70% alcohol only

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Rinsing is not required

Question 6

How should flexible endoscopes be stored after reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Hanging vertically in a ventilated cabinet with caps removed

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Coiled tightly in a sealed plastic bag

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Submerged in disinfectant solution

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Wrapped in sterile drapes in a drawer