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MDRAO EXAMINATION (MEDICAL DEVICE
REPROCESSING & ADMINISTRATIVE
OVERSIGHT EXAM) 2026 VERSION
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A surgical instrument is visibly contaminated with blood after
use. What is the first step in reprocessing?
A. Sterilization
B. High-level disinfection
C. Cleaning (decontamination)
D. Packaging
Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning removes organic matter that interferes with
disinfection and sterilization.
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Which factor most affects the effectiveness of cleaning?
A. Color of instrument
B. Organic material presence
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C. Storage method
D. Packaging type
Answer: B
3.
Which sterilization method is best for heat-sensitive devices?
A. Steam sterilization
B. Dry heat
C. Ethylene oxide (EtO)
D. Boiling
Answer: C
4.
What is the minimum requirement before sterilization?
A. Drying
B. Cleaning
C. Packaging
D. Storage
Answer: B
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MDRAO EXAMINATION (MEDICAL DEVICE
REPROCESSING & ADMINISTRATIVE
OVERSIGHT EXAM) 2026 VERSION
1.
A surgical instrument is visibly contaminated with blood after
use. What is the first step in reprocessing?
A. Sterilization
B. High-level disinfection
C. Cleaning (decontamination)
D. Packaging
Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning removes organic matter that interferes with
disinfection and sterilization.
2.
Which factor most affects the effectiveness of cleaning?
A. Color of instrument
B. Organic material presence
, 2
C. Storage method
D. Packaging type
Answer: B
3.
Which sterilization method is best for heat-sensitive devices?
A. Steam sterilization
B. Dry heat
C. Ethylene oxide (EtO)
D. Boiling
Answer: C
4.
What is the minimum requirement before sterilization?
A. Drying
B. Cleaning
C. Packaging
D. Storage
Answer: B
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