CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Decontamination Processes Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of enzymatic detergent in the decontamination process?

Accepted Answer

To break down organic soil such as blood and tissue

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To sterilize instruments

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To lubricate instrument joints

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To disinfect work surfaces

Question 2

According to CSA standards, what is the recommended water temperature range for pre-soaking instruments in enzymatic solution?

Accepted Answer

Lukewarm water between 20°C and 43°C

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Cold water below 10°C

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Hot water above 60°C

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Boiling water at 100°C

Question 3

What is the correct sequence of steps in the decontamination workflow?

Accepted Answer

Pre-cleaning at point of use → Transport → Cleaning → Rinsing → Disinfection/Sterilization

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Sterilization → Cleaning → Disinfection → Rinsing

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Packaging → Sterilization → Cleaning → Storage

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Transport → Sterilization → Cleaning → Inspection

Question 4

What type of water should be used for the final rinse of instruments after cleaning?

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Distilled or treated water meeting CSA specifications

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Tap water

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Saline solution

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Soapy water

Question 5

Why must instruments with lumens receive special attention during decontamination?

Accepted Answer

Soil and biofilm can accumulate inside narrow channels where standard cleaning cannot reach

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Lumens are more expensive to replace

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Lumens do not need sterilization

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Instruments with lumens are always single-use

Question 6

What action should be taken if an instrument arrives at the decontamination area with dried-on soil?

Accepted Answer

Soak in enzymatic solution to soften the dried soil before cleaning

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Proceed directly to sterilization

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Discard the instrument immediately

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Scrub with an abrasive pad without soaking