CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Storage and Distribution Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician conducting a daily environmental check in the sterile storage area notes that the relative humidity is 75%.
According to CSA Z314-18 standards, what is the most appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Report the reading immediately to a supervisor as it exceeds the recommended limit.

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Document the reading, as it is within the acceptable range.

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Decrease the room temperature to lower the humidity.

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Increase the air exchange rate to circulate more dry air.

Question 2

According to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines for the setup of a sterile storage area, what is the minimum required distance between the bottom storage shelf and the floor?

Accepted Answer

25 cm (10 inches)

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15 cm (6 inches)

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30 cm (12 inches)

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20 cm (8 inches)

Question 3

An MDRT is preparing to transport several sterile instrument trays from the MDRD to an operating room on another floor. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for transporting these items?

Accepted Answer

Placing the trays in a clean, dedicated, covered cart.

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Stacking the trays carefully on an open utility cart.

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Carrying the trays by hand, ensuring they remain level.

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Using the same cart that transports soiled items after wiping it with a disinfectant.

Question 4

The principle of using the oldest sterile supplies before newer ones is a key part of inventory management in a sterile storage area. What is this practice called?

Accepted Answer

First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

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Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)

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Just-In-Time (JIT)

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Event-Related Sterility (ERS)

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'event-related sterility' being compromised?

Accepted Answer

A wrapped tray is found to have a small water stain on the outer wrap.

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An instrument tray sterilized six months ago is still on the shelf.

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A peel-pouched item is dropped on the floor, but the pouch remains visibly intact and dry.

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The external chemical indicator on a package has slightly faded over time.

Question 6

Before issuing a sterile item, a technician must perform a final inspection of the package. Which of the following is a critical reason for rejecting the package?

Accepted Answer

A small tear is found in the corner of the wrapper.

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The internal chemical indicator is not visible from the outside.

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The package feels cool to the touch.

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The sterilization load number is handwritten instead of pre-printed.

A technician conducting a daily environmental check in the sterile storage area notes that the relative humidity is 75%.According to CSA Z314-18 standards, what is the most appropriate action to take?

A technician conducting a daily environmental check in the sterile storage area notes that the relative humidity is 75%.
According to CSA Z314-18 standards, what is the most appropriate action to take?