IAHCSMM Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

SGNA

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Remove the scope from service and send for repair immediately

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Instrument/biopsy channels

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The number of viable microorganisms present on the scope before disinfection

Answer

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

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