CTP Quality Control & Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

What does a positive donor blood culture obtained at procurement indicate for organ use?

Accepted Answer

The transplant team must be notified and may decide to use the organ with antibiotic coverage

Answer

A positive blood culture requires immediate disclosure to the transplant team, who weigh risks and may proceed with targeted antibiotic prophylaxis.

Question 2

Which regulatory body sets the standards for organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer

CMS certifies and regulates OPOs through Conditions for Coverage, which establish performance and quality standards.

Question 3

During organ flushing, the perfusate appears visibly blood-tinged. What should the preservationist do?

Accepted Answer

Continue flushing until effluent clears and document the finding

Answer

Flushing continues until the effluent clears, and the finding is documented for the transplant team's awareness.

Question 4

What is the primary reason for maintaining a strict chain of custody for procured organs?

Accepted Answer

To ensure traceability, accountability, and recipient safety

Answer

Chain of custody ensures every handler of the organ is documented, preserving traceability and protecting recipient safety.

Question 5

Which of the following is a mandatory element of a procurement quality control checklist?

Accepted Answer

Verification of donor identity against government-issued ID

Answer

Donor identity verification against official identification is a fundamental safety step to prevent organ misallocation.

(CTP) Certified Transplant Preservationist Practice Test