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Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Flashcards

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  1. Which organization's guidelines are considered the primary standard for flexible endoscope reprocessing in the United States?

    Answer: SGNA

    The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) publishes the primary evidence-based guidelines for flexible endoscope reprocessing.

  2. What is the correct order of steps in flexible endoscope reprocessing?

    Answer: Pre-clean, leak test, manual clean, rinse, HLD, dry, store

    Pre-cleaning at the point of use is followed by leak testing, manual cleaning, rinsing, high-level disinfection, drying, and storage.

  3. A technician notices the endoscope failed a leak test. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Remove the scope from service and send for repair immediately

    A scope that fails leak testing must be removed from service immediately and sent for repair to prevent patient harm and further damage.

  4. During manual cleaning, which component of the flexible endoscope requires the use of appropriately sized brushes on EVERY reprocessing cycle?

    Answer: Instrument/biopsy channels

    All instrument/biopsy channels must be mechanically brushed with appropriately sized brushes on every cycle to dislodge biofilm and debris.

  5. What does the term 'bioburden' refer to in the context of endoscope reprocessing?

    Answer: The number of viable microorganisms present on the scope before disinfection

    Bioburden refers to the number of viable microorganisms contaminating the endoscope prior to decontamination and disinfection.

  6. Which type of water should be used for the FINAL rinse after high-level disinfection of a flexible endoscope?

    Answer: Sterile water or filtered water (0.2-micron filter)

    Sterile or 0.2-micron filtered water must be used for the final rinse to prevent recontamination from waterborne pathogens such as Pseudomonas.

  7. How should flexible endoscopes be stored after reprocessing to prevent recontamination?

    Answer: Hanging vertically in a well-ventilated cabinet with all caps removed

    Endoscopes must hang vertically in a ventilated cabinet with all caps and valves removed to allow continued drying and prevent moisture accumulation.