CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Storage and Distribution Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What are the recommended environmental conditions for sterile storage areas?

Accepted Answer

Temperature between 18-23°C, relative humidity between 30-60%, positive air pressure relative to adjacent areas, and controlled access

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Any conditions are acceptable

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Temperatures above 30°C for faster drying

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No air circulation to prevent contamination

Question 2

What should be checked during a sterile package inspection before distributing items to clinical areas?

Accepted Answer

Package integrity (no holes, tears, or moisture), seal integrity, chemical indicator result, labelling completeness, and expiry/event-related status

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Only the expiry date

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Only that the correct items are inside

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Nothing — sterilized items are always safe to use

Question 3

What is the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle and how does it apply to sterile storage?

Accepted Answer

Items sterilized first should be distributed first to ensure stock rotation and prevent items from exceeding shelf life

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The newest items should always be used first

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FIFO only applies to food service

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Items should be distributed randomly

Question 4

What are the requirements for transporting sterile items from the reprocessing department to clinical areas?

Accepted Answer

Sterile items must be transported in closed or covered carts/containers that protect them from contamination, moisture, and physical damage during transit

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Sterile items can be carried loosely by hand

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Any open cart is acceptable for transport

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Sterile items should only be transported by pneumatic tube

Question 5

What is a case cart system and how does it relate to sterile storage and distribution?

Accepted Answer

A system where all instruments and supplies needed for a specific surgical procedure are assembled onto a dedicated cart and delivered to the OR, improving efficiency and reducing errors

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A system for storing instruments in individual cases permanently

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A method of cleaning instrument carts

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A type of sterilization container

Question 6

Why should sterile items not be stored on the floor or near external walls in the storage area?

Accepted Answer

Floor storage exposes items to splash contamination and pest damage, while external walls can create temperature fluctuations and condensation that compromise packaging integrity

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Floor and wall storage saves space and is preferred

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Items are safer on the floor because they cannot fall

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External walls provide better ventilation