SGNA Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

Standard precautions in the GI endoscopy unit apply to which patients?

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of known infection status

Answer

Only patients with known infections

Answer

Only immunocompromised patients

Answer

Only patients with bloodborne diseases

Question 2

What is the proper technique for removing contaminated gloves to prevent self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Peel off inside-out using clean technique

Answer

Pull from the fingertips outward

Answer

Remove simultaneously with both hands

Answer

Rinse with water first then remove

Question 3

According to the Spaulding Classification, flexible GI endoscopes are categorized as which level?

Accepted Answer

Semi-critical

Answer

Critical

Answer

Non-critical

Answer

Uncritical

Question 4

What action should be taken immediately after an endoscope is used at the point of care (bedside)?

Accepted Answer

Wipe external surfaces and flush channels with enzymatic detergent

Answer

Transport to reprocessing without any cleaning

Answer

Cap the channels and store until reprocessing

Answer

Spray with alcohol and allow to dry

Question 5

Which disinfectant concentration test should be performed before each use of high-level disinfectant (HLD) solution?

Accepted Answer

Minimum effective concentration (MEC) test strips

Answer

pH testing

Answer

Turbidity testing

Answer

Protein residue test

Question 6

Hand hygiene with soap and water (rather than alcohol-based hand rub) is specifically required when caring for patients with which infection?

Accepted Answer

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)

Answer

MRSA

Answer

Influenza

Answer

COVID-19