IAHCSMM ENDOSCOPIC QUIZ ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
All endoscopes should be high level disinfected or sterilized between each patient -
ANSWER: True
Endoscopes are considered ________ devices - ANSWER: Semi critical
The minimum effective concentration of high level disinfectants/liquid chemical
sterilants should be tested at least daily - ANSWER: False
Minimum effective concentration and minimum recommended concentration mean
the same thing - ANSWER: True
When manually rinsing an endoscope after high level disinfection, the endoscope
should be rinsed - ANSWER: Per the manufacturers instructions for use
Failing to dry an endoscope properly after high level disinfection and rinsing can
allow for decontamination of the endoscope - ANSWER: True
After high level disinfection the endoscope should be assembled before storage -
ANSWER: False
High level disinfection solutions should be discarded after each use - ANSWER: False
Adding more high level disinfectant to the soak basin or automated equipment
reprocessor to bring the solution up to the desired level also extends the length of
time the solution can be used - ANSWER: False
Automated endoscope reprocessor device connectors are designed for use with any
flexible endoscope - ANSWER: False
When using an automated equipment reprocessor with an automated cleaning cycle,
it is still necessary to thoroughly manually clean the endoscope before using the
automated cycle - ANSWER: True
Automated equipment reprocessors should be quality tested - ANSWER: At least
weekly
Water bottles can be processed in any automated equipment reprocessor - ANSWER:
False
The following should be documented each time an item is high level disinfected -
ANSWER: Name or initials of the person performing the high level disinfection
Minimum effective concentration
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
All endoscopes should be high level disinfected or sterilized between each patient -
ANSWER: True
Endoscopes are considered ________ devices - ANSWER: Semi critical
The minimum effective concentration of high level disinfectants/liquid chemical
sterilants should be tested at least daily - ANSWER: False
Minimum effective concentration and minimum recommended concentration mean
the same thing - ANSWER: True
When manually rinsing an endoscope after high level disinfection, the endoscope
should be rinsed - ANSWER: Per the manufacturers instructions for use
Failing to dry an endoscope properly after high level disinfection and rinsing can
allow for decontamination of the endoscope - ANSWER: True
After high level disinfection the endoscope should be assembled before storage -
ANSWER: False
High level disinfection solutions should be discarded after each use - ANSWER: False
Adding more high level disinfectant to the soak basin or automated equipment
reprocessor to bring the solution up to the desired level also extends the length of
time the solution can be used - ANSWER: False
Automated endoscope reprocessor device connectors are designed for use with any
flexible endoscope - ANSWER: False
When using an automated equipment reprocessor with an automated cleaning cycle,
it is still necessary to thoroughly manually clean the endoscope before using the
automated cycle - ANSWER: True
Automated equipment reprocessors should be quality tested - ANSWER: At least
weekly
Water bottles can be processed in any automated equipment reprocessor - ANSWER:
False
The following should be documented each time an item is high level disinfected -
ANSWER: Name or initials of the person performing the high level disinfection
Minimum effective concentration
