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Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Basics, Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive overview of the essential practices and principles involved in the proper reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. It covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of competent reprocessing, ethical considerations, relevant regulations and guidelines, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, infection control, endoscope types and components, reprocessing steps (precleaning, cleaning, high-level disinfection, storage), and quality assurance measures. The detailed information presented can serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals responsible for endoscope reprocessing, helping to ensure patient safety and prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

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2023/2024

Available from 05/07/2024

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Download Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Basics and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! 2024 CBSPD Practice Exam 2 (Basics of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing) Q and A Flexible endoscopes MUST be competently reprocessed so that - CORRECT ANSWER Patient care is not adversely affected Ethics is the practice of: - CORRECT ANSWER conforming to accepted and professional standards of conduct The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for which ethical issue? - CORRECT ANSWER Confidentiality Recommended practices are: - CORRECT ANSWER Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: - CORRECT ANSWER Regulation Which of the following defines what a department MUST do? - CORRECT ANSWER Policies Steps for performing a task are defined in a - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Which of the following has published standards of infection prevention in processing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes? - CORRECT ANSWER SGNA (Society for Gastroenterology Nurse and Associates) Which of the following agencies registers and regulates environmental disinfectants used on non- living things in healthcare facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Which of the following regulates and assures that products are safe and effective before companies put them on the market? - CORRECT ANSWER FDA (Food Drug Administration) Which agency requires medical device manufacturers to provide end users in healthcare facilities with specific instructions on how to reprocess their reusable products? - CORRECT ANSWER FDA (Food Drug Administration) Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations is - CORRECT ANSWER Required by law Monitoring the effectiveness of work performed in the GI/endoscopy suite is generally referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Quality assurance The policies and procedures for all reprocessing activities in the GI/endoscopy suite are usually reviewed and/or approved by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Infection Prevention and Control Committee Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomy Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? - CORRECT ANSWER Physiology The smallest and MOST numerous structural units possessing the basic characteristics of life are called - CORRECT ANSWER Cells The nucleus is the cell's: - CORRECT ANSWER Brain The pathogens that cause tuberculosis, whopping cough, pneumonia, measles, mumps, and smallpox are discharged through the - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory tract Living things responsible for causing disease are called - CORRECT ANSWER Vectors Which of the following is a common portal of exit in the transmission of disease? - CORRECT ANSWER The respiratory tract An infection caused by a needlestick enters through which portal of entry? - CORRECT ANSWER Parenteral tissue The single MOST effective way to prevent infections in the healthcare environment is to - CORRECT ANSWER Wash hands frequently The physician who performs examinations of the colon is called a/an - CORRECT ANSWER Endoscopist Enteroscopy is the examination of the - CORRECT ANSWER Small bowel A colonoscope is typically used to perform procedures involving the: - CORRECT ANSWER stomach When an upper endoscopy is being performed, a gastroscope is used to visualize the: - CORRECT ANSWER Esophagus and stomach A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed to - CORRECT ANSWER Insert a flexible feeding tube A proctoscopy is an examination of the - CORRECT ANSWER Rectum The charge coupled device (CCD) is also known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Scope camera Which portion of the flexible endoscope runs from the control body to the light guide connector? - CORRECT ANSWER Universal cord Generally, which channel runs from the insertion tip to the control body? - CORRECT ANSWER Biopsy To prevent damage to fiberoptic light bundles, scopes should NOT be - CORRECT ANSWER Tightly coiled Handwashing sinks in the reprocessing area should - CORRECT ANSWER be separate from those used to clean scopes Which if the following should be removed FIRST when removing personal protective equipment (PPE)? - CORRECT ANSWER Shoe covers Reusable gloves used for decontamination procedures should - CORRECT ANSWER Be decontaminated daily When donning PPE, which of the following is the LAST to be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves The use of PPE is regulated by - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) According to OSHA, a log must be maintained to monitor needle injuries and it must document all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER The employee's age Fingernails should extend at most how far from the tip of the finger? - CORRECT ANSWER One quarter of an inch A solution having a pH of 2 is - CORRECT ANSWER Acidic According to AAMI, "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaning To enhance the manual cleaning process, brushes are used to - CORRECT ANSWER Create friction A cleaning agent that lowers surface tension to dislodge or dissolve soils is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Detergent The recommended sink size for manual cleaning of endoscopes should be - CORRECT ANSWER Deep and large enough to completely submerge the endoscope A solution having a pH of 9 is: - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline Which of the following must be done if an automated endoscope reprocessor cycle is interrupted? - CORRECT ANSWER Repeat the entire cycle Protein soils can best be removed using an enzymatic detergent that are: - CORRECT ANSWER Low in alkalinity Biofilms are composed of - CORRECT ANSWER Polysaccharides The amount of detergent needed to manually clean a scope is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER The quality of the water The portion of an endoscope that the endoscopist holds to manipulate the scope is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER control body In which part of the flexible endoscope are the fiberoptic bundles? - CORRECT ANSWER insertion tube To visually examine and treat areas of the respiratory tract which of the following would be needed by the physician? - CORRECT ANSWER bronchoscope Which of the following endoscopes typically has an elevator? - CORRECT ANSWER duodenoscope Automated endoscope reprocessors are used because they: - CORRECT ANSWER provide standardized cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces of the endoscope One of the most important factors in cleaning endoscopes is to: - CORRECT ANSWER follow the manufacturers instructions Which of the following methods is acceptable for manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes? - CORRECT ANSWER below the water level during cleaning One of the most important parts of the inspection process is to observe for: - CORRECT ANSWER damage to the scope sheath Following high-level disinfection and rinsing, accessory channels should be: - CORRECT ANSWER flushed with alcohol Which of the following steps in reprocessing flexible endoscopes is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER manual precleaning, leak testing, manual cleaning, high-level disinfection The purpose of the minimum effective concentration (MEC) test is to determine: - CORRECT ANSWER potential dilution of the high-level disinfectant A storage cabinet for endoscopes should be: - CORRECT ANSWER well ventilated Which of the following must be noted on the high-level disinfectant soaking container? - CORRECT ANSWER date of activation and solution expiration date The process that kills microorganisms but not necessarily large numbers of bacterial spores is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER high-level disinfection All endoscopes should be high-level disinfected or sterilized between each patient use? - CORRECT ANSWER true When using an automated equipment reprocessor with an automated cleaning cycle, it is still necessary to thoroughly clean the endoscope before using the automated cycle? - CORRECT ANSWER true PPE should be changed before removing an endoscope from an automated equipment reprocessor or soak basin? - CORRECT ANSWER true The following should be documented each time an item is high-level disinfected: - CORRECT ANSWER name or initials of the person performing the HLD, MEC minimum effective concentration, and date and time of the high-level disinfection process The high-level disinfection solution in an automated equipment reprocessor should be tested for the minimum effective concentration: - CORRECT ANSWER before each use