True or False: Flexible endoscopes that fail a leak test may continue to be used until the break/hole impacts the scope's function.

Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are what? Debris? Light-emitting diode optics? Light-emitting diode bulbs? Damaged light fibers?

Which should be used to remove/rinse all traces of disinfectant from an endoscope's channel? Forced air? Water containing approved sterilant? Treated water? Heated glutaraldehyde?

True or False: The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect powered surgical instruments from fluid invasion.

True or False: Powered surgical instrument air hoses should be pressurized for proper inspection.

True or False: All flexible endoscopes have internal channels.

The first step to checking the insulation of a lap instrument is to do what? Check the collar at the distal tip? Try to slide the insulation back? Check the handle for chipping or cracking? Visually check the instrument shaft?

Arthroscopy instruments are used during what kind of surgery? Robotic? Laparoscopic? Joint surgery? All of the above?

Which of the following statements is true? Not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER? Ultrasonic cleaning is the only choice to clean endoscopes? Flexible scopes are not easily damaged? Endoscopes should be steam sterilized?

The purpose of a decon battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is what? to keep fluid from entering the unit? to keep batteries and cords clean? to prevent electric shock? to test unit while cleaning?

Which endoscope offers the visualization of the lower part of the large intestine? Colonoscope? Sigmoidoscope? Gastroscope? Ureteroscope?

What should happen when returning items to the vendor? All items should be assembled & sterile? Trays should be returned ASAP from point of use? Trays should be cleaned and decontaminated? Trays should be thrown away?