CMDRT CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Point-of-Use Treatment and Transport Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the correct action if a transport container is found to be leaking contaminated fluid during transport?

Accepted Answer

Stop transport immediately, contain the spill using appropriate PPE and spill kit, and decontaminate the area per facility protocol

Answer

A leaking container containing contaminated material must be addressed immediately as a bloodborne pathogen exposure risk, using proper PPE and facility spill management protocols.

Question 2

Which of the following is a best practice for labeling transport containers of contaminated instruments?

Accepted Answer

Containers should be clearly labeled with the biohazard symbol and 'contaminated' designation to warn handlers of infection risk

Answer

OSHA requires that containers holding potentially infectious materials be labeled with the biohazard symbol to warn all personnel who may handle them.

Question 3

A surgical technologist hands off a set of powered surgical instruments after use. What specific point-of-use consideration applies to powered devices?

Accepted Answer

IFUs must be followed carefully as powered instruments often cannot be fully immersed; battery packs and motors must be handled per manufacturer specifications

Answer

Powered instruments have sensitive electronic components that may be damaged by immersion; IFUs specify appropriate point-of-use treatment such as wiping rather than soaking.

Question 4

Why is it important to keep instrument trays in the open or unlocked position during transport to the decontamination area?

Accepted Answer

To allow penetration of cleaning solutions into joints and box locks during decontamination, and to prevent instrument damage from pressure in closed position

Answer

Instruments transported in the open position allow cleaning solutions to reach all surfaces including joints and hinges during decontamination, ensuring thorough cleaning.

Question 5

Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring contaminated instruments receive point-of-use treatment before transport to the SPD?

Accepted Answer

The perioperative team (OR staff) at the point where instruments are used

Answer

The perioperative team that uses the instruments is responsible for point-of-use treatment, as they are present when contamination occurs and before instruments leave the procedure area.

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CMDRT CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Point-of-Use Treatment and Transport Questions and Answers 3