GKL Endo Endoscope culture test quiz

what is the purpose of the microbiology surveillance culture test? choose the correct statements

• To detect any possible discrepancy in disinfection practices.

• To detect any possible endoscope defect or malfunctions that can lead to become a source of infection.

• To ensure the AER is operating normally

• To provide guideline for staff to follow for the microbiological surveillance culture of endoscopes.

what is the frequency for surveillance culture test for a bronchoscope?

• every 4 weeks

• every 6 weeks

• every 3 months

• every 4 months

what is the frequency of microbiology culture test for a cystoscope?

• every 4 weeks

• every 6 weeks

• every 3 months

• every 3 weeks

if a new model of equipment (endoscope or AER) are used, should the microbiology culture test be performed?

• yes

• no

Endoscopes on loan are to be tested within ___ hours of receipt of the instrument.

• 24

• 48

• 72

• 12

choose the required items necessary for a microbiology surveillance culture test for a gastroscope

• Sterile specimen container

• 10cc syringe

• 50cc sterile water

• Single use endoscope brush (new)

• Microbiology test request form (blue form)

Instruments should be sampled after usual processing and following storage of at least ___ hours to allow detection of micro-organisms arising from a biofilm.

• 24

• 12

• 48

• 72

In the event of a persistently positive surveillance culture from an endoscope:

• the scope needs to be sterilized using ETO

• the individual channels may need to be sampled and the rinse fluid placed into separate collection containers

• repeat the same test until result came back as negative

• the endoscope must be retired and never used again

The sample should be sent to the lab as soon as possible because:

• the lab will close at 5pm

• Micro-organisms can multiply in fluids. any delay will cause bacterial growth

• no student nurse to send the samples

• oncall will be upset if you didn't send specimen on time

The samples should be pooled in a single container that is labelled and sent with a request form detailing the following:

• Type of endoscope sampled and serial number

• the amount of water used for the test

• Name of person to whom report should be sent.

• Test requested