CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Point-of-Use Treatment and Transport Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of point-of-use treatment of surgical instruments immediately after a procedure?

Answer: To prevent biofilm and soil from drying on instruments, making subsequent cleaning easier and more effective

Point-of-use treatment prevents organic material from drying on instruments, which would make thorough cleaning much more difficult and compromise downstream reprocessing.

Which of the following is an appropriate point-of-use action at the end of a surgical procedure?

Answer: Wiping gross soil from instruments and placing them in a transport container with a moist towel or enzymatic foam/spray

Wiping gross soil and keeping instruments moist with a moistened towel or enzymatic product maintains cleanability during transport to the sterile processing department.

Why should instruments NOT be soaked in saline solution at the point of use?

Answer: Saline is corrosive to stainless steel instruments and can cause pitting and rust

Saline (sodium chloride) is corrosive to stainless steel and can cause pitting, rusting, and damage to instrument surfaces.

What type of container should be used to transport contaminated instruments from the OR to the sterile processing department?

Answer: Closed, rigid, leak-resistant containers or puncture-resistant totes to contain contaminants

OSHA and AAMI guidelines require contaminated instruments to be transported in closed, leak-resistant containers to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Which OSHA standard governs the safe handling and transport of contaminated instruments due to bloodborne pathogen exposure risk?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard)

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires engineering controls, PPE, and safe work practices to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens during instrument handling.

What PPE is required when handling contaminated instruments at the point of use or during transport?

Answer: Appropriate gloves, protective eyewear/face shield, gown, and mask as required by task and exposure risk

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires appropriate PPE including gloves, eye protection, face shield, and gown when handling contaminated instruments to protect against splashes and contact with infectious material.