Ch. 11 Complex Surgical Instruments

Question 1

the first step to inspect the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to

Answer 1

check the collar at the distal tip

Question 2

Which of the following steps happens first when processing flexible endoscopes?

Answer 2

leak testing

Question 3

Which of the following should be used to throughly rinse (remove) all traces of disenfectant from anendoscope’s channels?

Answer 3

treated water

Question 4

The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is

Answer 4

to keep fluid from entering the unit

Question 5

Endoscopes are often processed in a mechanical unit called

Answer 5

an automatic endoscope reprocessor

Question 6

The endoscope that would be dispensed for a procedure that required visualization of the lower part of the large intestine would be a

Answer 6

sigmoidoscope

Question 7

Loaner instruments should

Answer 7

be decontaminated before use

Question 8

information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by

Answer 8

the instrument manufacturer

Question 9

Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true?

Answer 9

not all endoscopes can be processed in an automatic endoscope reprocessor

Question 10

Electronic testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done

Answer 10

in the clean assembly area prior to set assembly

Question 11

Loaner instrumentation can cause receiving challenges.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Flexible endoscopes that fail a leak test may contunue to be used until the break/hole mpacts the scope’s function

Answer 12

false

Question 13

All flexible endoscopes have internal channels

Answer 13

false

Question 14

After use, loaner instrumentation must be decontaminated before it is shipped out.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The biggest advantage to battery-powered surgical instruments is that they can be immersed for cleaning

Answer 15

false