SGNA Infection Control and Safety

Question 1

According to SGNA guidelines, what is the minimum number of high-level disinfection cycles required for a flexible endoscope after each patient use?

Accepted Answer

One complete cycle following thorough manual cleaning

Answer

Three cycles

Answer

Two cycles

Answer

Five cycles

Question 2

Which step in endoscope reprocessing is considered the MOST critical for patient safety?

Accepted Answer

Manual cleaning (pre-cleaning and bedside cleaning)

Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Rinsing

Answer

Drying and storage

Question 3

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when manually cleaning contaminated endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, fluid-resistant gown, face shield, and mask

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gloves and gown only

Answer

Standard surgical mask and gloves

Question 4

What is the purpose of a leak test during endoscope reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Detect damage to the endoscope's internal channels before disinfection

Answer

Test disinfectant concentration

Answer

Verify scope is fully dry

Answer

Confirm all accessories are present

Question 5

Which organism is most associated with outbreaks linked to inadequate duodenoscope reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Answer

MRSA

Answer

C. difficile

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 6

How should flexible endoscopes be stored after reprocessing and drying?

Accepted Answer

Hanging vertically in a ventilated cabinet

Answer

Coiled in a closed drawer

Answer

Submerged in disinfectant solution

Answer

In sealed plastic bags