MDRD Midterm 1 2026 – Study Guide and Practice Questions
List the 4 functions or steps of MDR - correct answer ✔✔ Decontam
Prep and Pack
Sterilization
Storage and Distribution
Reusable Medical Device - correct answer ✔✔ an instrument or other article that used in the
treatment of disease or injury
Describe medical device that is "safe for use"? - correct answer ✔✔ devices are free from
microorganisms that could cause an infection and are in good working condition
What is the role of the MDRD? - correct answer ✔✔ to ensure that reusable devices are safe for
use
A service is an area of the surgical specialization and usually focused on a ________? - correct
answer ✔✔ particular area of the body
Neurology - correct answer ✔✔ Head
General Surgery - correct answer ✔✔ Abdomen and its internal organs
Gynecology - correct answer ✔✔ Female Reproductive Organs
Orthopaedics - correct answer ✔✔ Skeleton and Joints
, ENT - correct answer ✔✔ Upper Respiratory Tract
Ophthalmology - correct answer ✔✔ Eyes
Plastic Surgery - correct answer ✔✔ Skin
Urology - correct answer ✔✔ Urinary Tract- Kidneys and Bladder
Why is it important to follow guidelines in MDR? - correct answer ✔✔ because it provides
information and instructions, and steps in cleaning instruments and with it, achieve and give
safety to patients
Why working collaboratively and independently so important in MDR? - correct answer ✔✔
practicing a professional and positive attitude, a willingness to seek support when needed, and
active participation as a team member
What is SOP? - correct answer ✔✔ Standard Operating Procedure
Why is multi- tasking important? - correct answer ✔✔ Keeping the work station neat is a key for
it to be done correctly and the right order. When an error or recall occurs, it needs to be quickly
identified and corrected
What should you do when you have a stat item? - correct answer ✔✔ By communicating
between the staff member and relay all of the information to get the item processed in an
efficient and timely manner
Why patient confidentiality is important? - correct answer ✔✔ They have a legal right to
confidentiality
List the 4 functions or steps of MDR - correct answer ✔✔ Decontam
Prep and Pack
Sterilization
Storage and Distribution
Reusable Medical Device - correct answer ✔✔ an instrument or other article that used in the
treatment of disease or injury
Describe medical device that is "safe for use"? - correct answer ✔✔ devices are free from
microorganisms that could cause an infection and are in good working condition
What is the role of the MDRD? - correct answer ✔✔ to ensure that reusable devices are safe for
use
A service is an area of the surgical specialization and usually focused on a ________? - correct
answer ✔✔ particular area of the body
Neurology - correct answer ✔✔ Head
General Surgery - correct answer ✔✔ Abdomen and its internal organs
Gynecology - correct answer ✔✔ Female Reproductive Organs
Orthopaedics - correct answer ✔✔ Skeleton and Joints
, ENT - correct answer ✔✔ Upper Respiratory Tract
Ophthalmology - correct answer ✔✔ Eyes
Plastic Surgery - correct answer ✔✔ Skin
Urology - correct answer ✔✔ Urinary Tract- Kidneys and Bladder
Why is it important to follow guidelines in MDR? - correct answer ✔✔ because it provides
information and instructions, and steps in cleaning instruments and with it, achieve and give
safety to patients
Why working collaboratively and independently so important in MDR? - correct answer ✔✔
practicing a professional and positive attitude, a willingness to seek support when needed, and
active participation as a team member
What is SOP? - correct answer ✔✔ Standard Operating Procedure
Why is multi- tasking important? - correct answer ✔✔ Keeping the work station neat is a key for
it to be done correctly and the right order. When an error or recall occurs, it needs to be quickly
identified and corrected
What should you do when you have a stat item? - correct answer ✔✔ By communicating
between the staff member and relay all of the information to get the item processed in an
efficient and timely manner
Why patient confidentiality is important? - correct answer ✔✔ They have a legal right to
confidentiality
