CER Automated Endoscope Reprocessors 5

Question 1

Which regulatory body requires that AER use be documented in the endoscope's reprocessing log?

Accepted Answer

OSHA and The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

Both OSHA and The Joint Commission require documentation of reprocessing steps, including AER use, to ensure traceability and compliance.

Question 2

If an AER's chemical disinfectant concentration test (MEC strip) fails at the start of a cycle, what should the technician do?

Accepted Answer

Discard the solution and replenish per the IFU before reprocessing

Answer

A failed MEC test means the disinfectant is below the minimum effective concentration; the solution must be discarded and replaced per the IFU before use.

Question 3

An AER manufacturer's IFU states the cycle time is 25 minutes. A facility's staff reduces the cycle to 20 minutes to increase throughput. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

A violation of manufacturer IFU and regulatory standards

Answer

Deviating from the manufacturer's validated cycle time is a violation of the IFU and regulatory standards and may result in inadequate disinfection.

Question 4

Regarding compatibility, what must a facility verify before using a new endoscope model in an existing AER?

Accepted Answer

That both the endoscope and AER manufacturers have confirmed compatibility

Answer

Both the endoscope and AER manufacturers must confirm compatibility, as incompatible combinations can damage the endoscope or result in inadequate reprocessing.

Question 5

What is the role of the self-disinfection cycle on an AER?

Accepted Answer

It decontaminates the AER's internal fluid pathways to prevent cross-contamination

Answer

The AER self-disinfection cycle treats the machine's internal fluid pathways to prevent buildup of microorganisms that could contaminate processed endoscopes.

CER - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Practice Test

CER - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Practice Test

CER Automated Endoscope Reprocessors 5