FREE CER Principles and Maintenance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended relative humidity for endoscope storage?

Accepted Answer

60%

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30%

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50%

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80%

Question 2

How should the airflow be designed in the soiled and decontamination areas of an endoscope reprocessing facility?

Accepted Answer

Air flows into the area (negative pressure)

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Air flows out of the area (positive pressure)

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Air remains stagnant in the area

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Air flows in and out randomly

Question 3

What is the minimum number of air exchanges per hour recommended for the soiled and decontamination areas in an endoscope reprocessing facility?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

15

Answer

20

Question 4

What may cause a blown endoscope during ethylene oxide sterilization?

Accepted Answer

The endoscope is not vented properly

Answer

Improper storage conditions

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Failure to inspect the endoscope

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Excessive exposure to UV light

Question 5

Which type of scope is used to identify soil or damage within a lumen that cannot be seen by manual visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

Borescope

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Endoscope

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Arthroscope

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Cystoscope

Question 6

What is the purpose of waterproof tape in endoscope reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily seal a leaking endoscope and allow it to be disinfected

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To permanently seal leaks in the endoscope

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To prevent water from entering the endoscope during reprocessing

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To secure the endoscope during transportation

Question 7

What does "deflection" refer to in the context of flexible endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

The ability of the endoscope tip to bend

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The ability to disinfect the endoscope

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The ability to sterilize the endoscope

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The ability of the endoscope to magnify images

Question 8

What does "IFU" stand for in the context of medical device reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Instructions For Use

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Important Functioning Update

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Internal Fixture Understanding

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Informational File Upload

Question 9

What are three ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs?

Accepted Answer

Routine Screening, Diagnostic Treatment, Therapeutic Treatment

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Daily Check-ups, Surgical Procedures, Medication Administration

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Preventive Medicine, Emergency Care, Rehabilitation

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Cosmetic Procedures, Pain Management, Genetic Testing

Question 10

What is the term for reprocessing that begins more than one hour after the endoscope has been used?

Accepted Answer

Delayed Processing

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Emergency Processing

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Urgent Processing

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Expedited Processing