CTBS Tissue Recovery 2

Question 1

What is the maximum acceptable warm ischemia time for most musculoskeletal tissue donors?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

Warm ischemia time for musculoskeletal tissue should generally not exceed 6 hours after asystole to maintain tissue viability.

Question 2

Which of the following is a contraindication to tissue donation due to risk of disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

Active systemic bacterial sepsis

Answer

Active systemic bacterial sepsis is a contraindication to tissue donation because it poses a risk of transmitting infection to recipients.

Question 3

When recovering tissue from a donor with unknown HIV status, which precaution is MOST important during the recovery procedure?

Accepted Answer

Use double gloves and face shield

Answer

Standard and enhanced personal protective equipment including double gloving and face shields must be used when infectious status is unknown to protect recovery staff.

Question 4

What documentation must accompany recovered tissue from the recovery site to the processing facility?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody form and donor chart

Answer

A chain of custody form along with the donor chart ensures traceability and integrity of the tissue from recovery through processing.

Question 5

Which body area is typically used for harvesting saphenous vein grafts during tissue recovery?

Accepted Answer

Medial thigh and lower leg

Answer

The saphenous vein runs along the medial thigh and lower leg and is the standard harvest site for venous allografts.

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CTBS Tissue Recovery 2