CTBS Practice Exam (New 2026/ 2027
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Your manager is investigating a deviation that occurred while tissue was being
processed and reaches out to you to ask if you are able to provide any information
about it. You understand from this that they want to discuss:
A. An event that is a departure from a procedure or normal practice.
B. A departure from standards that is preapproved by the AATB Board of Governors
prior to implementation.
C. A series of steps, which when followed, is designed to result in a specific outcome.
D. All of the above. - Correct answer A
According to AATB Standards for Tissue Banking, the age limit for a deceased tissue
donor is:
A. 100
B. 65
C. Dependent on the weight of the donor.
D. At the discretion of the tissue bank's medical director. - Correct answer D
,Cryopreserved cardiac and vascular tissues must be stored
A. at 0 - 10 degrees C.
B. at -100 degrees C or colder.
C. at -40 degree C or colder.
D. below ambient temperature. - Correct answer A
Cultures of BT tissue should be:
A. performed.
B. appropriate and performed according to written instructions.
c. given to the parents.
D. performed after tissue has been placed in antibiotics. - Correct answer B
Applications for renewal of AATB Accreditation by an AATB Accredited Tissue
Establishment must be submitted:
A. 12 months prior to the date of expiration
B. by the date of expiration.
C. 9 months prior to the date of expiration.
,D. 6 months prior to the date of expiration. - Correct answer C
Why is screening, medical record review and DRAI review in evaluating increased-risk
behaviors, such as drug use, in addition to testing so important?
A. To identify risk of a negative screen due to the window period.
B. The potential for a false negative screening.
C. A non-reactive test due to viral suppression.
D. All of the above. - Correct answer D
Which anatomical landmark denotes the point at which the recovery of the great
saphenous vein should stop?
A. The medial malleolus
B. The vascular junction
C. The saphenofemoral junction
D. Conjunction junction - Correct answer C
According to AATB Standards for Tissue Banking, what is the expiration date for
processed and packaged tissue?
, A. 5 years.
B. As qualified by the tissue establishment.
C. 1 year from receipt by the end user.
D. 10 years. - Correct answer B
These RCDADs are applicable to all tissue donors except
A. HIV 1/2
B. HBV
C. Human TSE
D. Chagas Disease - Correct answer D
How are femoral vessel allografts commonly used?
A. To treat peripheral vascular disease.
B. As superficial dialysis shunts.
C. In coronary artery bypass procedures.
D. In the Ross Procedure. - Correct answer B
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Your manager is investigating a deviation that occurred while tissue was being
processed and reaches out to you to ask if you are able to provide any information
about it. You understand from this that they want to discuss:
A. An event that is a departure from a procedure or normal practice.
B. A departure from standards that is preapproved by the AATB Board of Governors
prior to implementation.
C. A series of steps, which when followed, is designed to result in a specific outcome.
D. All of the above. - Correct answer A
According to AATB Standards for Tissue Banking, the age limit for a deceased tissue
donor is:
A. 100
B. 65
C. Dependent on the weight of the donor.
D. At the discretion of the tissue bank's medical director. - Correct answer D
,Cryopreserved cardiac and vascular tissues must be stored
A. at 0 - 10 degrees C.
B. at -100 degrees C or colder.
C. at -40 degree C or colder.
D. below ambient temperature. - Correct answer A
Cultures of BT tissue should be:
A. performed.
B. appropriate and performed according to written instructions.
c. given to the parents.
D. performed after tissue has been placed in antibiotics. - Correct answer B
Applications for renewal of AATB Accreditation by an AATB Accredited Tissue
Establishment must be submitted:
A. 12 months prior to the date of expiration
B. by the date of expiration.
C. 9 months prior to the date of expiration.
,D. 6 months prior to the date of expiration. - Correct answer C
Why is screening, medical record review and DRAI review in evaluating increased-risk
behaviors, such as drug use, in addition to testing so important?
A. To identify risk of a negative screen due to the window period.
B. The potential for a false negative screening.
C. A non-reactive test due to viral suppression.
D. All of the above. - Correct answer D
Which anatomical landmark denotes the point at which the recovery of the great
saphenous vein should stop?
A. The medial malleolus
B. The vascular junction
C. The saphenofemoral junction
D. Conjunction junction - Correct answer C
According to AATB Standards for Tissue Banking, what is the expiration date for
processed and packaged tissue?
, A. 5 years.
B. As qualified by the tissue establishment.
C. 1 year from receipt by the end user.
D. 10 years. - Correct answer B
These RCDADs are applicable to all tissue donors except
A. HIV 1/2
B. HBV
C. Human TSE
D. Chagas Disease - Correct answer D
How are femoral vessel allografts commonly used?
A. To treat peripheral vascular disease.
B. As superficial dialysis shunts.
C. In coronary artery bypass procedures.
D. In the Ross Procedure. - Correct answer B
