MDRAO ALL CHAPTERS COMBINED
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where sterilization process and monitoring of process occurs. Documentation, loading and
unloading sterilizer - ANS Sterilization Area
Non-profit that promotes current education and sharing info with members - ANS Purpose of
MDRAO
To provide Best Practice and Education in MDR - ANS What is the mission of the MDRAO
The vision shall be to become the national leader in MDR - ANS What is the vision of the
MDRAO
Communicate, Lead, Educate, Advocate, Network - ANS What are the 5 values of the MDRAO
(CLEAN)
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,Promote high standards of practice in hospitals MDRD to give patients Quality Care, Share info
and promote cooperation, Arrange educational programs, Collect data on new techniques and
equipment, Develop and implement strategic plans to improve communication - ANS The 5
objectives of the MDRAO (QCEDS)
NW: Lambda
NE: Theta
GTA: ETA
SE: Gamma
SW: Sigma
GNA: Delta - ANS The 6 Chapters of MDRAO within Ontario (NWL-NET-GTAETA-SEG-SWS-
GNAD)
Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage & Distribution - ANS The one-way flow is:
(DASSD)
Distribution Area
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,where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination before transported to user areas -
ANS Storage & Distribution Area
Disassembled devices are inspected, reassembled and checked to confirm working, packaged
appropriately and labeled - ANS Assembly Area
Soiled equipment is received from user areas, devices are disassembled, decontaminated(clean
and disinfect) - ANS Decontamination Area
Principal functions of unit, task assignment, resource allocation - ANS What is the
organization structure in MDRD determined by? (PF-TA-RA)
degree of excellence involving a service with patient being at the center of every quality
concern - ANS Define the concept of Quality
Quality is not the only way to improve, some critical components of quality cant be delegated,
quality involves a collaborative process from all stakeholders involving time, effort and
participation - ANS While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to understand that
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, MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection control,
physicians - ANS What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community - ANS What is an
'External' Stakeholder
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - ANS What does WSIB stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - ANS What does WHMIS stand for
Globally Harmonized System - ANS What does GHS stand for
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and Training,
Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping - ANS The main elements of a
WHMIS program consist of
Safety Data Sheets - ANS What does SDS stand for?
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where sterilization process and monitoring of process occurs. Documentation, loading and
unloading sterilizer - ANS Sterilization Area
Non-profit that promotes current education and sharing info with members - ANS Purpose of
MDRAO
To provide Best Practice and Education in MDR - ANS What is the mission of the MDRAO
The vision shall be to become the national leader in MDR - ANS What is the vision of the
MDRAO
Communicate, Lead, Educate, Advocate, Network - ANS What are the 5 values of the MDRAO
(CLEAN)
1 @COPYRIGHT THESTAR 2025/2026
,Promote high standards of practice in hospitals MDRD to give patients Quality Care, Share info
and promote cooperation, Arrange educational programs, Collect data on new techniques and
equipment, Develop and implement strategic plans to improve communication - ANS The 5
objectives of the MDRAO (QCEDS)
NW: Lambda
NE: Theta
GTA: ETA
SE: Gamma
SW: Sigma
GNA: Delta - ANS The 6 Chapters of MDRAO within Ontario (NWL-NET-GTAETA-SEG-SWS-
GNAD)
Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage & Distribution - ANS The one-way flow is:
(DASSD)
Distribution Area
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,where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination before transported to user areas -
ANS Storage & Distribution Area
Disassembled devices are inspected, reassembled and checked to confirm working, packaged
appropriately and labeled - ANS Assembly Area
Soiled equipment is received from user areas, devices are disassembled, decontaminated(clean
and disinfect) - ANS Decontamination Area
Principal functions of unit, task assignment, resource allocation - ANS What is the
organization structure in MDRD determined by? (PF-TA-RA)
degree of excellence involving a service with patient being at the center of every quality
concern - ANS Define the concept of Quality
Quality is not the only way to improve, some critical components of quality cant be delegated,
quality involves a collaborative process from all stakeholders involving time, effort and
participation - ANS While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to understand that
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, MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection control,
physicians - ANS What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community - ANS What is an
'External' Stakeholder
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - ANS What does WSIB stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - ANS What does WHMIS stand for
Globally Harmonized System - ANS What does GHS stand for
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and Training,
Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping - ANS The main elements of a
WHMIS program consist of
Safety Data Sheets - ANS What does SDS stand for?
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