CER Decontamination and Manual Cleaning Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the minimum contact time recommended when using an enzymatic detergent during manual cleaning of a flexible endoscope?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer-specified contact time

Answer

Always follow the manufacturer-specified contact time for enzymatic detergents, as contact times vary by product and soil load.

Question 2

Which action must be taken immediately after a flexible endoscope is removed from a patient?

Accepted Answer

Wipe the insertion tube and flush channels with detergent water at point of use

Answer

Point-of-use pre-cleaning prevents soil from drying in channels, making subsequent cleaning more effective.

Question 3

During manual cleaning, which channel of the endoscope requires the use of a channel-specific brush?

Accepted Answer

All accessible channels

Answer

All accessible channels must be brushed with appropriately sized brushes to remove soil from lumens.

Question 4

What water quality is required for the final rinse after manual cleaning of an endoscope?

Accepted Answer

Sterile water or filtered water per manufacturer IFU

Answer

The final rinse water quality must meet the standard specified in the endoscope manufacturer's IFU, typically sterile or filtered water.

Question 5

How should reusable cleaning brushes be managed after each use during endoscope reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Discard after each patient use or reprocess according to manufacturer IFU

Answer

Reusable brushes must be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and inspected or discarded after each use to prevent cross-contamination.

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