CERTIFIED ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR - CER Review: Questions & Answers-Leak Testing should be performed: - -After point-of-use cleaning
-Before manual cleaning
-After every procedure
Early detection of endoscope damage c
...
CERTIFIED ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR - CER Review: Questions & Answers-Leak Testing should be performed: - -After point-of-use cleaning
-Before manual cleaning
-After every procedure
Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: - Reduce repair costs
Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: - Endoscope damage
When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): - Before each use
All flexible endoscopes should have a ventilation adaptor or water-resistant cap in place when undergoing ethylene oxide sterilization. T/F - False
Biological indicator monitoring is required for each cycle run in: - Ethylene Oxide
When using a rigid endoscope, a dark image may be caused by damaged: - -Illumination fibers
-Coupler
-Camera
This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones - Ureteroscope
Biofilm and fungus can form underneath fingernails. T/F - True
Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored on open wire shelving. T/F - False. A dedicated cabinet should be used to store flexible endoscopes .
Low humidity in the work area can: - Cause absorbent materials to become excessively dry.
The process of rendering a clinically-used devise safe and ready for reuse is the definition of: - Reprocessing
When performing a leak test, the water-resistant cap should be removed: T/F - False. Always ensure that the cap is fully "on" and "locked"
The four primary stains used for bacterial identification: - Gram (+-), Acid Fast, Endospore Stain, Capsule Stain
Decontamination Area controls: - -Temp: 60-65F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 negative air flows
Preparation / Disinfection Area controls: - -Temp: 60-73F
-Humidity: 20-60%
-Airflow: 10 positive air flows
Storage Area controls: - -Temp: 60-75F
-Humidity: Above 20%
[Show More]