CER Endoscope Reprocessing Fundamentals Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of priming or purging channels with air after high-level disinfection?

Accepted Answer

To remove residual disinfectant and moisture

Answer

Purging channels with air removes residual disinfectant and moisture, preventing chemical injury to patients and reducing conditions for microbial growth during storage.

Question 2

Which of the following environmental conditions is most critical for proper storage of reprocessed endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

Vertical hanging in a ventilated cabinet

Answer

Endoscopes should hang vertically in a ventilated cabinet to allow complete drying and prevent moisture accumulation that promotes microbial growth.

Question 3

What term describes the process of removing all forms of microbial life, including spores, from an endoscope?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life including highly resistant bacterial endospores, providing the highest level of microbial kill.

Question 4

According to the Spaulding Classification, flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes that contact mucous membranes are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Semi-critical devices requiring at minimum high-level disinfection

Answer

Flexible endoscopes are semi-critical devices per the Spaulding Classification because they contact intact mucous membranes and require at minimum high-level disinfection.

Question 5

What is the primary hazard associated with glutaraldehyde exposure during endoscope reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory and mucous membrane irritation with chronic sensitization

Answer

Glutaraldehyde vapors cause respiratory and mucous membrane irritation, and repeated exposure can lead to sensitization and occupational asthma.

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CER Endoscope Reprocessing Fundamentals Questions and Answers 4