CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is an automated endoscope reprocessor (AER) and what advantage does it offer?

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An automated machine that performs cleaning, high-level disinfection, rinsing, and alcohol flush in a controlled, reproducible cycle

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A device that sterilizes endoscopes using steam

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A manual cleaning basin with built-in lighting

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A storage cabinet for endoscopes

Question 2

What is biofilm and why is it particularly concerning in flexible endoscope reprocessing?

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A structured community of microorganisms encased in a self-produced matrix that is highly resistant to disinfection

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A type of camera lens coating

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A protective film applied by the manufacturer

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A type of endoscope lubricant

Question 3

What documentation is required after each flexible endoscope reprocessing cycle?

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Patient name, endoscope serial number, reprocessing date/time, staff initials, AER cycle parameters, and chemical test results

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No documentation is needed if the process went smoothly

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Only the date of reprocessing

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Only the endoscope model number

Question 4

Why must the minimum effective concentration (MEC) of high-level disinfectant be tested before each use?

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To ensure the disinfectant is still potent enough to achieve high-level disinfection

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To determine the solution's colour

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To check the solution's temperature

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To measure the pH level only

Question 5

What is the significance of the Spaulding classification system in endoscope reprocessing?

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It categorizes medical devices as critical, semi-critical, or non-critical based on infection risk to determine the required level of reprocessing

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It classifies instruments by manufacturer

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It ranks endoscopes by price

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It classifies staff by their training level

Question 6

What water quality is required for rinsing flexible endoscopes after high-level disinfection?

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Treated water (filtered, reverse osmosis, or sterile) to prevent recontamination with waterborne organisms

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Any available tap water

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Distilled water only for external surfaces

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No rinsing is needed after disinfection