CTP Quality Control & Safety Procedures 4

Question 1

What is the correct action if a labeling discrepancy is discovered between two organ packaging bags during transport?

Accepted Answer

Halt transport, quarantine the organ, and immediately contact the OPO and transplant center

Answer

Any labeling discrepancy is a critical safety event requiring organ quarantine and immediate reporting to prevent misallocation.

Question 2

Which solution is most commonly used for static cold storage of kidneys in the United States?

Accepted Answer

University of Wisconsin (UW) solution

Answer

UW solution is the gold standard for kidney cold storage, providing optimal metabolic suppression and cellular protection.

Question 3

What does the term 'agonal phase' refer to in the context of donation after circulatory death (DCD)?

Accepted Answer

The period between withdrawal of life support and cardiac arrest

Answer

The agonal phase in DCD refers to the interval from withdrawal of life support to circulatory cessation, during which warm ischemia begins accumulating.

Question 4

When must a near-miss safety event during organ procurement be reported?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible per OPO policy, typically within 24 hours

Answer

Near-miss events must be reported promptly per OPO quality management policy to enable corrective action and prevent future harm.

Question 5

Which finding during procurement would most likely cause immediate organ discard without transplant team consultation?

Accepted Answer

Evidence of active malignancy with high metastatic risk found in the donor

Answer

Discovery of high-risk active malignancy during procurement typically results in organ discard due to unacceptable risk of cancer transmission to immunosuppressed recipients.

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CTP Quality Control & Safety Procedures 4