CER EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Action plan - ANSWER: Specific tasks to be done, time horizons for these tasks, and
resource allocation
Quality management measures for endoscopes include repair cost per procedure for
each endoscope. - ANSWER: True
When receiving a loaned endoscope that is made by a different manufacturer than
what the facility uses, competencies do not need to be done, as long as the
endoscope is the same type as the one the facility sent out for repair. - ANSWER:
False
Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing area to demonstrate
departmental protocols for damaged endoscopes. - ANSWER: False
These departments are responsible for providing input into the endoscope use and
handling system - ANSWER: Reprocessing, Infection prevention, User
Endoscope leak testing can identify what problem with a flexible endoscope? -
ANSWER: O-rings that are not properly sealed.
During leak testing, an increase in pressure when moving the elevator levers
indicates a leak in the system. - ANSWER: False
Pressurizing a damaged endoscope for cleaning may prevent further damage to that
endoscope. - ANSWER: True
When sending a damaged endoscope out for repair, best practices require placing
the endoscope in a reprocessing tray to protect it from further damage. - ANSWER:
False
Regulations and standards establish what? - ANSWER: Minimum levels of quality and
safety
What organization is responsible for promoting health and quality of life? - ANSWER:
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
What regulatory department issues registration numbers for disinfectants? -
ANSWER: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What agency is responsible for enforcing proper labeling of biohazardous material? -
ANSWER: Department of Transportation
, Failure to follow this agency's standards can result in loss of all federal funding. -
ANSWER: Centers for medicare & medicaid services
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration provides regulatory standards for employee
safety. - ANSWER: False
What action is taken by the U.S. FDA when a medical device is defective or poses a
health risk? - ANSWER: Recall
Violating health insurance portability & accountability act (HIPPA) rules may result in
what? - ANSWER: Job loss
This organization developed and released ST79 & ST91-- two important documents
that are important to endoscope reprocessing. - ANSWER: Association for the
advancement of medical instrumentation.
Common pitfalls for endoscope reprocessing include what? - ANSWER: Fatigue,
misinformation, & lack of prioritization.
The responsibility for safe and successful reprocessing of endoscopes rests with the:
- ANSWER: People who manage the system
When the staff members are properly trained & competent with the process is there
a need for process audits? - ANSWER: Yes
Are information posts a good way to quickly spread the word of an issue or process
change? - ANSWER: Yes
Delays in reprocessing endoscopes may result in the formation of biofilms and dried
soil on/in endoscopes - ANSWER: True
Not wearing proper personal protective equipment when processing endoscopes
can: - ANSWER: Be an occupational safety and health administration violation,
expose the employee to infectious micro organisms. cause cross contamination.
It is important to use an enzymatic solution during leak testing of an endoscope
because escaping air bubbles are easier to see. - ANSWER: False
Fluid invasion can occur when: - ANSWER: A water resistant cap is not fully on &
locked.
Storing endoscopes with valves & water caps in place may: - ANSWER: Impede air
circulation & trap moisture.
It is important to change endoscope procedures based on current printed articles. -
ANSWER: False
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Action plan - ANSWER: Specific tasks to be done, time horizons for these tasks, and
resource allocation
Quality management measures for endoscopes include repair cost per procedure for
each endoscope. - ANSWER: True
When receiving a loaned endoscope that is made by a different manufacturer than
what the facility uses, competencies do not need to be done, as long as the
endoscope is the same type as the one the facility sent out for repair. - ANSWER:
False
Surveyors may ask staff in the endoscope reprocessing area to demonstrate
departmental protocols for damaged endoscopes. - ANSWER: False
These departments are responsible for providing input into the endoscope use and
handling system - ANSWER: Reprocessing, Infection prevention, User
Endoscope leak testing can identify what problem with a flexible endoscope? -
ANSWER: O-rings that are not properly sealed.
During leak testing, an increase in pressure when moving the elevator levers
indicates a leak in the system. - ANSWER: False
Pressurizing a damaged endoscope for cleaning may prevent further damage to that
endoscope. - ANSWER: True
When sending a damaged endoscope out for repair, best practices require placing
the endoscope in a reprocessing tray to protect it from further damage. - ANSWER:
False
Regulations and standards establish what? - ANSWER: Minimum levels of quality and
safety
What organization is responsible for promoting health and quality of life? - ANSWER:
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
What regulatory department issues registration numbers for disinfectants? -
ANSWER: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What agency is responsible for enforcing proper labeling of biohazardous material? -
ANSWER: Department of Transportation
, Failure to follow this agency's standards can result in loss of all federal funding. -
ANSWER: Centers for medicare & medicaid services
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration provides regulatory standards for employee
safety. - ANSWER: False
What action is taken by the U.S. FDA when a medical device is defective or poses a
health risk? - ANSWER: Recall
Violating health insurance portability & accountability act (HIPPA) rules may result in
what? - ANSWER: Job loss
This organization developed and released ST79 & ST91-- two important documents
that are important to endoscope reprocessing. - ANSWER: Association for the
advancement of medical instrumentation.
Common pitfalls for endoscope reprocessing include what? - ANSWER: Fatigue,
misinformation, & lack of prioritization.
The responsibility for safe and successful reprocessing of endoscopes rests with the:
- ANSWER: People who manage the system
When the staff members are properly trained & competent with the process is there
a need for process audits? - ANSWER: Yes
Are information posts a good way to quickly spread the word of an issue or process
change? - ANSWER: Yes
Delays in reprocessing endoscopes may result in the formation of biofilms and dried
soil on/in endoscopes - ANSWER: True
Not wearing proper personal protective equipment when processing endoscopes
can: - ANSWER: Be an occupational safety and health administration violation,
expose the employee to infectious micro organisms. cause cross contamination.
It is important to use an enzymatic solution during leak testing of an endoscope
because escaping air bubbles are easier to see. - ANSWER: False
Fluid invasion can occur when: - ANSWER: A water resistant cap is not fully on &
locked.
Storing endoscopes with valves & water caps in place may: - ANSWER: Impede air
circulation & trap moisture.
It is important to change endoscope procedures based on current printed articles. -
ANSWER: False
