CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Infection Prevention and Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) is preparing to manually clean a surgical instrument contaminated with blood and tissue.
According to Routine Practices (Standard Precautions), what is the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) the technician must wear?

Accepted Answer

A fluid-resistant gown, eye protection, a surgical mask, and utility gloves.

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A pair of gloves only.

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A fluid-resistant gown and utility gloves.

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Eye protection and a surgical mask.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most critical first step in the decontamination process for reusable medical devices?

Accepted Answer

Thorough manual or mechanical cleaning.

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Application of a high-level disinfectant.

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Immediate sterilization after use.

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Wrapping the device for transport to the clean assembly area.

Question 3

A flexible endoscope, which is used to visualize the gastrointestinal tract, comes into contact with mucous membranes. According to the Spaulding Classification system, how should this device be categorized and reprocessed?

Accepted Answer

Semi-critical; requires, at a minimum, high-level disinfection.

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Non-critical; requires low-level disinfection.

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Critical; requires sterilization.

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Non-critical; requires cleaning with detergent and water.

Question 4

In the chain of infection, what role does a contaminated surgical instrument play?

Accepted Answer

Mode of transmission.

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Infectious agent.

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Portal of exit.

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Susceptible host.

Question 5

An MDRT is working in the decontamination area and their gloved hand is accidentally punctured by a sharp instrument. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately remove the gloves, wash the area with soap and water, and report the injury.

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Finish cleaning the current set of instruments before seeking help.

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Apply a new pair of gloves over the punctured one and continue working.

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Squeeze the wound to encourage bleeding and then cover it with a bandage.

Question 6

According to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z314-18, the physical layout of a Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) is designed to facilitate one-way workflow. What is the primary infection prevention purpose of this design?

Accepted Answer

To prevent cross-contamination between soiled and clean/sterile items.

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To improve the department's aesthetics and organization.

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To ensure technicians do not have to walk as far.

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To make it easier for supervisors to monitor staff.