CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What must be performed immediately after a flexible endoscope is used on a patient?

Accepted Answer

Bedside pre-cleaning including wiping the insertion tube and suctioning enzymatic detergent through channels

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Full immersion in sterilant

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Placing it directly into a transport container without any treatment

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Running it through an automated endoscope reprocessor

Question 2

What is the purpose of leak testing a flexible endoscope before cleaning?

Accepted Answer

To detect damage to the outer sheath that could allow fluid ingress into the internal components

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To check if the endoscope needs calibration

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To verify the light source is working

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To measure the diameter of the channels

Question 3

What is high-level disinfection (HLD) in the context of flexible endoscope reprocessing?

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A process that eliminates all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores

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Sterilization using steam under pressure

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Simple wiping with alcohol

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Low-temperature washing with soap and water

Question 4

Why is it essential to flush all channels of a flexible endoscope with alcohol before storage?

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To facilitate drying and prevent moisture-related microbial growth during storage

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To lubricate the channels

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To sterilize the endoscope

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To improve image quality

Question 5

What type of brushes should be used to manually clean flexible endoscope channels?

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Single-use brushes of the correct diameter specified by the endoscope manufacturer

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Any brush that fits loosely in the channel

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Metal wire brushes for thorough scrubbing

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Reusable cotton swabs

Question 6

How should a reprocessed flexible endoscope be stored to minimize recontamination?

Accepted Answer

Hanging vertically in a clean, well-ventilated drying cabinet with caps and valves removed

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Coiled in its carrying case

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Laying flat on a countertop

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Immersed in disinfectant solution