External Transport of Medical Devices

1. Which reason below is not a reason to relocate sterile processing to an off-site facility?

A. The space is needed for other necessities, typically for patient care procedures closer to surgery.

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B. Semi-critical devices that were previously high-level disinfected (HLD) are being transitioned to sterilization using a low temperature sterilization modality. To reduce costs low temperature sterilization is centralized to one facility.

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C. The union contract mandates only one processing center.

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D. New specialized medical devices are complex to process; this specialized processing is centralized at one center

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2. What has been identified as a concern for external transportation of medical devices?

A. Smooth floors

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B. Regulated environment

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C. Shock and vibration

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D. Quick turn-around

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3. Which of the following variables can be controlled when performing external medical device transportation?

A. Transport route

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B. Temperature

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C. Humidity

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D. Shock and vibration

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4. Equipment received at a healthcare facility from a manufacturer is packaged in a manner that:

A. Provides promotional material.

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B. Shows the route taken to the facility.

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C. Shows the temperature it was exposed to.

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D. Is packaged in a manner that greatly reduces the shock and vibration experienced over the roadways.

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5. Which of the following actions below do not result in shock and vibration damage?

A. Transport over smooth floors

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B. Improper handling

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C. Sudden stops on the roadway

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D. Poor road conditions

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6. Which of the following items could be considered as an external transport carrier?

A. A corrugated box

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B. A cardboard box

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C. A closable plastic tote bin

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D. A shopping bag

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7. Which of the following material can be used as packing materials to reduce shock and vibration?

A. Newspaper

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B. Cotton balls

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C. Packing foam

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D. Packing gauze

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8. What is considered as an internal protective packaging?

A. Packing gauze

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B. Corner protectors

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C. Packing foam

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D. Cotton balls

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9. When should a sterility maintenance cover be placed on a sterile instrument set?

A. Before it is placed into a transport carrier

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B. Prior to sterilization

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C. As soon as possible after sterilization when the packages are cooled and dry

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D. When the sterile package has a hole in it

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10. What could occur if a package is placed into a sterility maintenance cover immediately after sterilization before it is allowed to cool and dry?

A. Dust and debris build up would be prevented.

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B. Condensation could form inside the sterility maintenance cover rendering it contaminated.

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C. It could be safely transported outside of the building without another covering.

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D. The inner package could deteriorate.

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11. The use of tamper-evident locks on transport carriers indicates:

A. It passed inspection.

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B. It has been received.

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C. It was subjected to shock and vibration

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D. Identifies the carrier was opened.

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12. What does not need to be included in the labeling of a transport carrier?

A. Description of contents

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B. Date and Time

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C. Package destination

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D. When it will be used

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13. To prevent the risk of corrosion and biofilm formation and facilitate the decontamination process, contaminated (soiled) instruments should be kept:

A. Moist

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B. In a dark area

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C. At a high temperature

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D. In a cool room before transport

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14. Which of the following is not an acceptable method of keeping contaminated instruments moist?

A. Use of towel moistened with saline

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B. Use of a towel moistened with water

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C. A point of use treatment product specifically intended for this use

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D. Placing contaminated instruments inside a package that will maintain moist conditions

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15. Which of the following documents provides information on the proper external transportation of medical devices?

A. FDA Guidance on Medical Device Patient Labeling; Final Guidance

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B. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), 49 CFR

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C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Guidelines Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

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D. AAMI TIR109:2025 External transport of reusable medical devices for processing

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