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Endoscope Reprocessing and Flexible Scope Care Flashcards

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  1. What is an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) used for?

    Answer: Automating the HLD rinse and drying cycles for flexible endoscopes

    An AER automates the high-level disinfection, rinsing, and sometimes drying cycles, but does NOT replace the mandatory manual cleaning step.

  2. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling flexible endoscopes during reprocessing?

    Answer: Gloves, fluid-resistant gown, face shield, and mask

    Full PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, fluid-resistant gown, face shield, and mask is required to protect staff from chemical exposure and bloodborne pathogen contact.

  3. What is the role of enzymatic detergent in endoscope reprocessing?

    Answer: It breaks down organic soil such as blood and proteins to facilitate cleaning

    Enzymatic detergents contain proteases and other enzymes that break down organic matter, making it easier to physically remove soil from scope surfaces and channels.

  4. Why must air be forced through all channels of a flexible endoscope after rinsing?

    Answer: To expel residual moisture and promote drying to prevent microbial growth

    Forcing air through channels removes residual moisture that would otherwise support microbial proliferation during storage.

  5. Which statement about prion risk and endoscope reprocessing is correct?

    Answer: Prions are highly resistant to standard disinfection and may require special decontamination protocols or scope quarantine

    Prions (associated with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) are extremely resistant to standard disinfection and sterilization; special protocols including scope quarantine may be required for at-risk patients.

  6. What documentation is required after each endoscope reprocessing cycle?

    Answer: Patient ID, scope ID, reprocessor ID, chemical lot, MEC test result, date/time, and technician ID

    Complete traceability documentation — linking patient, scope, equipment, chemical, and technician — is required to enable outbreak investigation and patient notification if needed.