CER exam practice questions/answers
Which answer is False? List three ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs.
A. Routine screening
B. Diagnostic treatment
C. Neuro screening
D. Therapeutic treatment - correct answer B. Neuro Screening
True/False: Failure to provide a functional endoscope can result in an inaccurate diagnosis -
correct answer True
Visual examination of the interior structures of the body is called :
A. Visioscopy
B. Endoscopy
C. Fiberoscopy
D. Robotoscopy - correct answer B. Endoscopy
This scope examines the upper airway and nasal passages - correct answer Rhinolaryngoscope
This scope examines the lower gastrointestinal tract - correct answer Colonscope
This scope examines the throat, trachea and lower airways - correct answer Bronchoscope
This scope views the inside of the stomach(upper) - correct answer Gastroscope
This scope type views the lower gastrointestinal tract (small bowel) - correct answer
Enteroscope
This scope examines the inside of the kidneys and urinary tract organs - correct answer
Cystoscope
This scope diagnoses and treats abnormalities of the Duodenum - correct answer
Duodenoscope
This scope is used to remove Gallstones - correct answer Choledochoscope
This scope views the airways - correct answer Flexible intubation scope
This scope visualizes the urinary tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder - correct answer
Ureteroscope
This scope examines the uterus - correct answer Hysteroscope
The portion of the flexible endoscope that enters the body is called:
A. Control Body
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B. Monitor cable
C. Channel canal
D. Insertion tube - correct answer D. Insertion tube
When using a flexible endoscope, instruments are introduced into the body through the:
A. Air port
B. Water port
C. Biopsy port
D. Injection port - correct answer C. Biopsy port
Along with the benefits to the patient, endoscopic procedures benefit the facility by:
A. Reducing procedure time
B. Freeing up operating rooms
C. Reducing operation costs
D. Eliminating the need for surgery - correct answer A. Reducing procedure time
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The average turnaround time for a flexible endoscope is 30 minutes
B. Flexible endoscopes should be replaced every two months
C. More healthcare-associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any
other device
D. One million endoscopies are performed each year - correct answer C. More healthcare-
associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device
A challenge to flexible endoscope reprocessing is:
A. Inadequate training
B. Complex design
C. Complex reprocessing instructions
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above
The insertion tube of a flexible endoscope can contain the :
A. Instrument channel
B. Control head
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C. Scope body
D. Light guide connector - correct answer A. Instrument channel
The most complex type of endoscope is the:
A. Semi-rigid endoscope
B. Hysteroscope
C. Laparoscope
D. Flexible endoscope - correct answer D. Flexible endoscope
TRUE/FALSE: Operative (therapeutic) flexible endoscopes are used to identify possible disease -
correct answer False
This endoscope is often used to treat kidney stones:
A. Duodenoscope
B. Hysteroscope
C. Ureteroscope
D. Cystoscope - correct answer C. Ureteroscope
This endoscope would be used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease:
A. Colonoscope
B. Ureteroscope
C. Duodenoscope
D. Cystoscope - correct answer A. Colonoscope
Which of the following is not a purpose of flexible endoscopes:
A. Obtain tissue samples
B. Search for causes of specific symptoms
C. Remove some forms of cancer
D. Implant stents - correct answer D. Implant stents
The endoscope universal cord:
A. Contains the hand-held controls
B. Enables the physician to perform procedures, such as biopsies
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