CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Occupational Health and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

While working in the decontamination area, a technician must add a concentrated enzymatic detergent to the sink.
They notice the WHMIS 2015 pictogram shown (a person with a starburst on the chest) on the container.
What type of hazard does this symbol primarily represent?

Accepted Answer

A long-term or serious health hazard, such as carcinogenicity

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Corrosion hazard, causing skin burns or eye damage

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Biohazardous infectious material

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Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)

Question 2

To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) from prolonged standing and repetitive tasks in the decontamination and prep-and-pack areas, which of the following is the MOST effective engineering control?

Accepted Answer

Using height-adjustable workstations and anti-fatigue mats

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Providing short, frequent stretch breaks

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Mandating the use of back support belts for all staff

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Training staff on proper body mechanics and lifting techniques

Question 3

A technician is manually cleaning instruments in a sink and notices a strong chemical odor that is causing eye irritation. What is the most important FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately and safely move away from the area to fresh air

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Finish cleaning the current instrument before leaving the area

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Look for the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to read about the chemical

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Add more water to the sink to dilute the chemical

Question 4

Which of the following practices is most effective at minimizing the creation of aerosols containing biohazardous material during the manual cleaning of lumened instruments?

Accepted Answer

Brushing and flushing the instrument below the surface of the water

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Using a high-pressure water spray to flush lumens

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Wearing a fluid-resistant face mask and eye protection

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Using a detergent with a strong, pleasant fragrance

Question 5

An MDRD has several large pieces of equipment, such as a cart washer and ultrasonic cleaners, that generate significant noise. If noise levels are found to exceed the 85 dBA action level, what is the employer required to implement?

Accepted Answer

A hearing conservation program

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A mandatory rotation of staff every 30 minutes

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Sound-proof booths for all employees

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A policy requiring all communication to be done via text message

Question 6

A technician discovers a small fire in a linen hamper in the sterile storage area. Following the RACE fire response protocol, what is the absolute FIRST action the technician must take?

Accepted Answer

Rescue anyone in immediate danger

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Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station

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Close the door to the sterile storage room

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Extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher