CRCST CRCST Distribution and Delivery

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a case cart system in central service distribution?

Accepted Answer

To deliver procedure-specific items to the OR before surgery

Answer

Case cart systems deliver all required sterile and non-sterile items for a specific surgical procedure to the operating room before the case begins.

Question 2

Which principle should guide the distribution of sterile supplies to ensure oldest stock is used first?

Accepted Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out)

Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures that older sterile items are used before newer ones, reducing the risk of expiration.

Question 3

When transporting sterile items through the hospital, which type of cart should be used?

Accepted Answer

Closed, covered transport carts

Answer

Closed, covered transport carts protect sterile packages from environmental contamination, moisture, and physical damage during transit.

Question 4

A sterile package is found on the OR shelf with a broken seal. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Return it to CS for reprocessing

Answer

A broken seal compromises sterility; the item must be returned to central service for reprocessing before use.

Question 5

What documentation is typically required when issuing sterile instruments to the operating room?

Accepted Answer

Lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantity issued

Answer

Tracking lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantity issued enables traceability in the event of a sterility recall or patient safety event.

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