MDRAO All Chapters Combined Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version
2025-2026
where sterilization process and monitoring of process occurs. Documentation, loading and
unloading sterilizer - Answers Sterilization Area
Non-profit that promotes current education and sharing info with members - Answers Purpose
of MDRAO
To provide Best Practice and Education in MDR - Answers What is the mission of the MDRAO
The vision shall be to become the national leader in MDR - Answers What is the vision of the
MDRAO
Communicate, Lead, Educate, Advocate, Network - Answers What are the 5 values of the
MDRAO (CLEAN)
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 - Answers The 5
objectives of the MDRAO (QCEDS)
NW: Lambda
NE: Theta
GTA: ETA
SE: Gamma
SW: Sigma
GNA: Delta - Answers The 6 Chapters of MDRAO within Ontario (NWL-NET-GTAETA-SEG-SWS-
GNAD)
Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage & Distribution - Answers The one-way flow is:
(DASSD)
Distribution Area
where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination before transported to user areas -
Answers Storage & Distribution Area
Disassembled devices are inspected, reassembled and checked to confirm working, packaged
appropriately and labeled - Answers Assembly Area
Soiled equipment is received from user areas, devices are disassembled, decontaminated(clean
and disinfect) - Answers Decontamination Area
,Principal functions of unit, task assignment, resource allocation - Answers 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
- Answers 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 - Answers While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to understand that
MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection control,
physicians - Answers What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community - Answers What is
an 'External' Stakeholder
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - Answers What does WSIB stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - Answers What does WHMIS stand for
Globally Harmonized System - Answers What does GHS stand for
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and Training,
Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping - Answers The main elements of a
WHMIS program consist of
Safety Data Sheets - Answers What does SDS stand for?
Must be accurate at time of sale and updated when supplier is aware of any significant new
data. - Answers When are SDSs required to be updated
SDS - Answers Suppliers have 90 days to update...
the degree of excellence to which an organization meets the clients' needs and exceeds their
expectations - Answers Quality Healthcare is defined by
labels - Answers Suppliers have 180 days to update...
1. written policies reviewed regularly 2. personnel policies that specify staff responsibilities 3.
process controls to make sure procedures are followed 4. continual improvements in all
aspects of operations - Answers Quality system must include 4 components:
establish consistency and control of required processes and documentation to produce quality
products that meet customer and regulatory requirements - Answers Main function of QMS
1. policies 2. processes for change control 3. process for management review 4. chart of
organizational structure 5. continual improvement process 6. customer-focused approaches 6.
,communication plan for stakeholders 7. performance indicators 9. infection control 10. O/EHS
11. staff and management requirements - Answers Name the 11 components of a QMS
True - Answers The MDRD must define the period for which at least one copy of obsolete
controlled documents should be retained
True - Answers A policy is a guiding principle that is documented and used to set direction in an
organization
false - Answers policies should not be integrated with the healthcare facility's existing policies
true - Answers the purpose of a procedure is to ensure the consistency of each product, process,
and/or service provided
false - Answers 'SOPs' are known as 'Specific Operating Procedures'
false - Answers Procedures must be placed in the Manager/Supervisor office(s) at all times.
true - Answers Procedures should be reviewed and updated at intervals defined by the
healthcare facility to remain current
true - Answers The review and update of procedures must be routinely performed by MDRD
management, who will make necessary changes that ensure conformance with current or new
requirements and/or changes in practice
false - Answers Management responsibility does not need to be defined
true - Answers manufacturer's instructions are required to prevent risk to patients and ensure
the medical device is properly reprocessed
1. ensuring QMS processes are established 2. reporting to management on QMS 3. ensuring the
awareness of customer and regulatory requirements 4. liaising with external parties on QMS -
Answers Management should designate an individual responsible for: (4)
appropriate education, training, skills, and experience - Answers Personnel performing work
affecting product quality must be competent on the basis of _____ ______, _____, ______, and
_______
Deliver high performance, reliable outcomes and value to the end consumer - Answers The
objective of Six Sigma is to:
Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Answers CMDRT stands for
tomy - Answers to cut into
algia - Answers pain
Medical Greek - Answers 3/4 of terms originate from greek
, Medical Latin - Answers 1/4 of terms originate from latin
How does medical terminology help MDRs? - Answers Allows healthcare professional to
accurately communication and eliminate risk of interpretation
Roots - Answers main part of the medical word, may be modified by prefix or suffix
Prefixes - Answers often placed before root to modify roots meaning
Suffixes - Answers often placed after root and relates to diagnosis, symptoms or operating
procedures
Linking vowel - Answers used between root and suffix or roots and roots, usually o but also I
and a
roots and prefixes - Answers linking vowels are never used between
stoma - Answers mouth
gastro - Answers stomach
hepato - Answers liver
encephalo - Answers brain
gingivo - Answers gums
colo - Answers lg intestine
derma - Answers skin
cysto - Answers bladder
rhino - Answers rhino
glosso/linguo - Answers tongue
nephro/reno - Answers kidney
hystero/metro - Answers uterus
masto/mammo - Answers breast
phlebo/veno - Answers veins
ectasis - Answers dilation
gen - Answers producing
ia - Answers condition
2025-2026
where sterilization process and monitoring of process occurs. Documentation, loading and
unloading sterilizer - Answers Sterilization Area
Non-profit that promotes current education and sharing info with members - Answers Purpose
of MDRAO
To provide Best Practice and Education in MDR - Answers What is the mission of the MDRAO
The vision shall be to become the national leader in MDR - Answers What is the vision of the
MDRAO
Communicate, Lead, Educate, Advocate, Network - Answers What are the 5 values of the
MDRAO (CLEAN)
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 - Answers The 5
objectives of the MDRAO (QCEDS)
NW: Lambda
NE: Theta
GTA: ETA
SE: Gamma
SW: Sigma
GNA: Delta - Answers The 6 Chapters of MDRAO within Ontario (NWL-NET-GTAETA-SEG-SWS-
GNAD)
Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage & Distribution - Answers The one-way flow is:
(DASSD)
Distribution Area
where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination before transported to user areas -
Answers Storage & Distribution Area
Disassembled devices are inspected, reassembled and checked to confirm working, packaged
appropriately and labeled - Answers Assembly Area
Soiled equipment is received from user areas, devices are disassembled, decontaminated(clean
and disinfect) - Answers Decontamination Area
,Principal functions of unit, task assignment, resource allocation - Answers 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
- Answers 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 - Answers While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to understand that
MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection control,
physicians - Answers What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community - Answers What is
an 'External' Stakeholder
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - Answers What does WSIB stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - Answers What does WHMIS stand for
Globally Harmonized System - Answers What does GHS stand for
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and Training,
Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping - Answers The main elements of a
WHMIS program consist of
Safety Data Sheets - Answers What does SDS stand for?
Must be accurate at time of sale and updated when supplier is aware of any significant new
data. - Answers When are SDSs required to be updated
SDS - Answers Suppliers have 90 days to update...
the degree of excellence to which an organization meets the clients' needs and exceeds their
expectations - Answers Quality Healthcare is defined by
labels - Answers Suppliers have 180 days to update...
1. written policies reviewed regularly 2. personnel policies that specify staff responsibilities 3.
process controls to make sure procedures are followed 4. continual improvements in all
aspects of operations - Answers Quality system must include 4 components:
establish consistency and control of required processes and documentation to produce quality
products that meet customer and regulatory requirements - Answers Main function of QMS
1. policies 2. processes for change control 3. process for management review 4. chart of
organizational structure 5. continual improvement process 6. customer-focused approaches 6.
,communication plan for stakeholders 7. performance indicators 9. infection control 10. O/EHS
11. staff and management requirements - Answers Name the 11 components of a QMS
True - Answers The MDRD must define the period for which at least one copy of obsolete
controlled documents should be retained
True - Answers A policy is a guiding principle that is documented and used to set direction in an
organization
false - Answers policies should not be integrated with the healthcare facility's existing policies
true - Answers the purpose of a procedure is to ensure the consistency of each product, process,
and/or service provided
false - Answers 'SOPs' are known as 'Specific Operating Procedures'
false - Answers Procedures must be placed in the Manager/Supervisor office(s) at all times.
true - Answers Procedures should be reviewed and updated at intervals defined by the
healthcare facility to remain current
true - Answers The review and update of procedures must be routinely performed by MDRD
management, who will make necessary changes that ensure conformance with current or new
requirements and/or changes in practice
false - Answers Management responsibility does not need to be defined
true - Answers manufacturer's instructions are required to prevent risk to patients and ensure
the medical device is properly reprocessed
1. ensuring QMS processes are established 2. reporting to management on QMS 3. ensuring the
awareness of customer and regulatory requirements 4. liaising with external parties on QMS -
Answers Management should designate an individual responsible for: (4)
appropriate education, training, skills, and experience - Answers Personnel performing work
affecting product quality must be competent on the basis of _____ ______, _____, ______, and
_______
Deliver high performance, reliable outcomes and value to the end consumer - Answers The
objective of Six Sigma is to:
Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Answers CMDRT stands for
tomy - Answers to cut into
algia - Answers pain
Medical Greek - Answers 3/4 of terms originate from greek
, Medical Latin - Answers 1/4 of terms originate from latin
How does medical terminology help MDRs? - Answers Allows healthcare professional to
accurately communication and eliminate risk of interpretation
Roots - Answers main part of the medical word, may be modified by prefix or suffix
Prefixes - Answers often placed before root to modify roots meaning
Suffixes - Answers often placed after root and relates to diagnosis, symptoms or operating
procedures
Linking vowel - Answers used between root and suffix or roots and roots, usually o but also I
and a
roots and prefixes - Answers linking vowels are never used between
stoma - Answers mouth
gastro - Answers stomach
hepato - Answers liver
encephalo - Answers brain
gingivo - Answers gums
colo - Answers lg intestine
derma - Answers skin
cysto - Answers bladder
rhino - Answers rhino
glosso/linguo - Answers tongue
nephro/reno - Answers kidney
hystero/metro - Answers uterus
masto/mammo - Answers breast
phlebo/veno - Answers veins
ectasis - Answers dilation
gen - Answers producing
ia - Answers condition
