IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ 2023-2024 ACTUAL

EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of -

ANSWER- Endoscope damage

True of false? Endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should

be stored on open wire shelving. - ANSWER- False

The recommended temperature for the endoscope clean processing area

should be - ANSWER- 60-73 degrees F

True or false? When airflow is negative it means air flows into that area.

- ANSWER- True

True or false? Doors and pass-through windows between

decontamination and disinfection area should remain closed; however,

they may remain open between disinfection and sterilization area -

ANSWER- False

The relative humidity in all endoscope work areas should no exceed -

ANSWER- 60 percent

True or false? The automated endoscope reprocessor should be placed in

the decontamination area to ensure the endoscopes are clean before

sending them to the preparation area. - ANSWER- False

True or false? When sending endoscopes from the user area to the

decontamination area, endoscopes and their accessories, such as forceps

and wires, should be transported together in the same closed container. -

ANSWER- False

True or false? Physical barriers between soiled and clean areas can

prevent aerosols from entering the clean area. - ANSWER- True

The process of rendering a clinically-used device safe and ready for

reuse is the definition of - ANSWER- Reprocessing

True or false? Household liquid dishwashing detergents are

recommended as the detergent of choice to clean gastrointestinal

endoscopes. - ANSWER- False

Medical devices that have been improperly reprocessed may: -

ANSWER- Transmit disease, cause device damage, and cause device

failure

True or false? The words "cleaning" and "decontamination" mean the

same thing. - ANSWER- False

Standard dress code for the reprocessing area includes: - ANSWERFacility-cleaned uniform or scrub attire, hair cover, and not wearing

jewelry and watches

The first step in doffing (removing) personal protective equipment is

removing - ANSWER- Shoe covers

Enzymes target specific soils. Which type of enzyme product is most

helpful when cleaning endoscopes? - ANSWER- Multi-enzyme product

Personal protective equipment for the endoscope decontamination area

includes - ANSWER- Full-face face shield or a mask and eye protection

True or false? Using the wrong size brush when cleaning a flexible

endoscope can cause damage to the endoscope. - ANSWER- True

Detergents used to clean endoscopes should be - ANSWER- Low

foaming

Critical components of successful cleaning includes: - ANSWERFollowing the manufacturers' Instruction for Use, paying attention to

detail, and using good work practices

True or false? Solutions that are mixed too strong will not be as effective

as solutions mixed to the recommended strength. - ANSWER- True

The most important source of information for determining the proper

chemicals to use for cleaning an endoscope is the - ANSWER- Chemical

manufacturer's Instructions for Use

The most common pH recommended for endoscope cleaning chemicals

is - ANSWER- Neutral pH

True or false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use reduces the likelihood of

biofilm formation. - ANSWER- True

True and false? Pre-cleaning at the point of use should occur before the

endoscope is disconnected from the power source. - ANSWER- True

After removing the flexible endoscope from the patient, the first step in

point-of-use pre-cleaning is to: - ANSWER- Remove the gross soil

True of false? When placing the pre-cleaned endoscope in the container

for transport to the decontamination area, all accessories used on the

procedure should be placed in the container with the endoscope. -

ANSWER- False

Leak testing should be performed: - ANSWER- After point-of-use precleaning, before manual cleaning, and after every procedure.

The goal of leak testing is to - ANSWER- Detect damage to the exterior

and interior of the endoscope.