CER Endoscope Repair and Maintenance 2

Question 1

Which component of a flexible endoscope is most commonly damaged by improper angulation during use?

Accepted Answer

Angulation wires

Answer

Angulation wires are highly susceptible to kinking or breaking when the endoscope is bent beyond its designed range of motion.

Question 2

A reprocessor notices the endoscope tip will not deflect fully in one direction. What is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Broken or stretched angulation wire

Answer

Broken or stretched angulation wires are the primary cause of limited or asymmetric tip deflection.

Question 3

What type of damage does prolonged exposure to aldehydes cause to endoscope insertion tube sheaths?

Accepted Answer

Softening and swelling of the polymer sheath

Answer

Extended aldehyde exposure can degrade polymer materials, causing swelling and loss of structural integrity in the insertion tube sheath.

Question 4

When performing a leak test, steady bubbling from the biopsy channel opening most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A perforation in the biopsy channel

Answer

Steady bubbling from the biopsy port during leak testing indicates a breach in the biopsy channel wall.

Question 5

Which maintenance task should be performed on endoscope light guide connectors to prevent damage?

Accepted Answer

Inspecting and cleaning the optical surfaces with approved wipes

Answer

Light guide connector optical surfaces should be regularly inspected and cleaned with lint-free, approved wipes to maintain image quality and prevent damage.

CER - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Practice Test

CER - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Practice Test

CER Endoscope Repair and Maintenance 2