IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of –
ANSWER- Endoscope damage
True of false? Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should
be stored on open wire shelving. – ANSWER- False
The recommended temperature for the endoscope clean processing area
should be – ANSWER- 60-73 degrees F
True or false? When airflow is negative it means air flows into that area.
- ANSWER- True
True or false? Doors and pass-through windows between
decontamination and disinfection area should remain closed; however,
they may remain open between disinfection and sterilization area –
ANSWER- False
The relative humidity in all endoscope work areas should no exceed –
ANSWER- 60 percent
True or false? The automated endoscope reprocessor should be placed in
the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes are clean before
sending them to the preparation area. – ANSWER- False
True or false? When sending endoscopes from the user area to the
decontamination area, endoscopes and their accessories, such as forceps
and wires, should be transported together in the same closed container. –
ANSWER- False
True or false? Physical barriers between soiled and clean areas can
prevent aerosols from entering the clean area. – ANSWER- True
The process of rendering a clinically-used device safe and ready for
reuse is the definition of – ANSWER- Reprocessing
True or false? Household liquid dishwashing detergents are
recommended as the detergent of choice to clean gastrointestinal
endoscopes. – ANSWER- False
Medical devices that have been improperly reprocessed may: –
ANSWER- Transmit disease, cause device damage, and cause device
failure
True or false? The words “cleaning” and “decontamination” mean the
same thing. – ANSWER- False
Standard dress code for the reprocessing area includes: – ANSWERFacility-cleaned uniform or scrub attire, hair cover, and not wearing
jewelry and watches
The first step in doffing (removing) personal protective equipment is
removing – ANSWER- Shoe covers
Enzymes target specific soils. Which type of enzyme product is most
helpful when cleaning endoscopes? – ANSWER- Multi-enzyme product
Personal protective equipment for the endoscope decontamination area
includes – ANSWER- Full-face face shield or a mask and eye protection
True or false? Using the wrong size brush when cleaning a flexible
endoscope can cause damage to the endoscope. – ANSWER- True
Detergents used to clean endoscopes should be – ANSWER- Low
foaming
Critical components of successful cleaning includes: – ANSWERFollowing the manufacturers’ Instruction for Use, paying attention to
detail, and using good work practices
True or false? Solutions that are mixed too strong will not be as effective
as solutions mixed to the recommended strength. – ANSWER- True
The most important source of information for determining the proper
chemicals to use for cleaning an endoscope is the – ANSWER- Chemical
manufacturer’s Instructions for Use
The most common pH recommended for endoscope cleaning chemicals
is – ANSWER- Neutral pH
True or false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use reduces the likelihood of
biofilm formation. – ANSWER- True
True and false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use should occur before the
endoscope is disconnected from the power source. – ANSWER- True
After removing the flexible endoscope from the patient, the first step in
point-of-use pre-cleaning is to: – ANSWER- Remove the gross soil
True of false? When placing the pre-cleaned endoscope in the container
for transport to the decontamination area, all accessories used on the
procedure should be placed in the container with the endoscope. –
ANSWER- False
Leak testing should be performed: – ANSWER- After point-of-use precleaning, before manual cleaning, and after every procedure.
The goal of leak testing is to – ANSWER- Detect damage to the exterior
and interior of the endoscope.