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?
Not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER. (pg. 228)
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?
To keep fluid from entering unit. (pg. 208 & 210)
What the purpose of insulation covering over lap instruments? To protect the surgeon from burns? Helps keep the instrument from slipping? Protect the patient from electrical current? Protect the patient from cauterization?
Protect the patient from electrical current (pg. 217)
True or False: All flexible endoscopes have internal channels.
False. (pg. 221)
True or False: Leak testing should be performed on each flexible endoscope annually?
False. (pg. 223)
Which endoscope offers the visualization of the lower part of the large intestine? Colonoscope? Sigmoidoscope? Gastroscope? Ureteroscope?
Sigmoidoscope. (pg. 221)
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are what? Debris? Light-emitting diode optics? Light-emitting diode bulbs? Damaged light fibers?
Damaged light fibers. (pg. 212)
True or False: Powered surgical instrument air hoses should be pressurized for proper inspection.
True. (pg. 207)
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?
All items should be cleaned and decontaminated. (pg. 241).
Electronic testing of lap insulation should be done when? in the decon area before cleaning? in the P&P area before assembly? at the factory? in the OR at the end of a surgery?
in the P&P area before assembly. (pg. 218)
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?
Check the collar at the distal tip. (pg. 217)
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?
Treated water. (pg. 227)
True or False: Flexible endoscopes that fail a leak test may continue to be used until the break/hole impacts the scope's function.
False. (pg. 223)
Which is true about robotic instruments? They don't come apart for cleaning? they have mechanical and electrical components at the proximal end? are heavier than lap instruments? all of the above?
All of the above. (pg. 219)
True or False: The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect powered surgical instruments from fluid invasion.
True. (pg. 210)
Accessories for electric powered equipment include what? hoses? foot switches? pressure regulators? decontamination hoses?
foot switches (pg. 206)
Which of the following steps happens first when processing flexible endoscopes? Leak testing? HLD/sterilizing? Manual cleaning? Drying?
Leak testing (pg. 223)
Arthroscopy instruments are used during what kind of surgery? Robotic? Laparoscopic? Joint surgery? All of the above?
Joint surgery. (pg. 219)
Endoscopes are often processed in a mechanical unit called what? Ultrasonic cleaner? Washer disinfector? Steam sterilizer? An automatic endoscope reprocessor?
An automatic endoscope reprocessor. (pg. 227)