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CTP EXAM - CERTIFIED TRANSPLANT
PRESERVATIONIST EXAM PREP | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
During surgical removal of a heart, liver, pancreas, and kidneys, the
recovery surgeon indicates that dissection is nearly finished and cross
clamp will be in 10 minutes. The preservationist should confirm which
of the following with the recovering surgeon?
1. the amount of heparin to be administered
2. IV administration of prophylactic antibiotics
3. irrigation of the NG tube with povidone-iodine solution and
amphotericin solution (for the pancreas as the duodenum is
transected just distal to pylorus)
4. the amount of alprostadil (Prostin) to be administered
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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Explanation: Heparin is standard in organ recovery and NG irrigation is
common in recovery of pancreata
During a deceased donor case with hepatitis C, the recovery surgeon
recovers a liver with vessels. While packaging the vessels and organ,
the preservationist overhears the surgeon talking about plans to store
the vessels for use on another patient if the intended recipient does
not need them. The preservationist should:
A. ignore the statement at this time and notify the transplant MD
B. report the statement at a later time to the admin on call
C. tell the surgeon the vessels can only be used in patients HCV+
D. inform the surgeon that the vessels cannot be stored
D. inform the surgeon that the vessels cannot be stored
Exp: vessels from a donor with Hep C cannot be stored
A potential organ donor should be transported to the OR when the:
A. back tables are set up
B. sterile slush is prepared
C. OR charge nurse calls for the patient
D. recovering surgeon is present
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D. the recovering surgeon is present
What area of the heat-sealed pack is considered the line between
sterile and non-sterile?
A. the outer edge of the pack
B. the inner edge of the pack
C. the bottom of the pack
D. the top of the pack
B. the inner edge of the pack
Shortly after the liver was recovered, a preservationist notices the
surgeon packaging the organ and stating they are ready to leave. The
surgeon advises that his fellow will conduct the vessel recovery and
will bring them to the recipient OR later. What is the MOST important
process in this situation according to OPTN?
A. Report the recovering surgeon to UNOS for violating policy
B. Follow up in 24 hours to ensure vessels were used
C. Include an additional set of required documentation to accompany
vessels
D. Verify the recovering fellow has been credentialed by your OPO's
ACIN listing site
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C. Include an additional set of required documentation to accompany
vessels
Explanation: If extra vessels are not shipped in the same external
transport container as other organs, then the separate external
transport container must include the same complete donor
documentation
When the donor arrives to the OR, the preservationist notes an
absence of the TransNet ID band although the hospital ID band is in
place. Which of the following should the preservationist do NEXT?
A. Continue the recovery by utilizing the hospital ID band
B. Print and attach the TransNet ID band after verifying the donor
C. Print donor ID sticker for identification
D. Look up case in UNet for UNOS ID
B. Print and attach the TransNet ID band after verifying the donor
Who is responsible for overseeing anesthesia support during the
organ recovery process?
A. OPO staff
B. OR charge nurse
C. recovery surgeon
CTP EXAM - CERTIFIED TRANSPLANT
PRESERVATIONIST EXAM PREP | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
During surgical removal of a heart, liver, pancreas, and kidneys, the
recovery surgeon indicates that dissection is nearly finished and cross
clamp will be in 10 minutes. The preservationist should confirm which
of the following with the recovering surgeon?
1. the amount of heparin to be administered
2. IV administration of prophylactic antibiotics
3. irrigation of the NG tube with povidone-iodine solution and
amphotericin solution (for the pancreas as the duodenum is
transected just distal to pylorus)
4. the amount of alprostadil (Prostin) to be administered
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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Explanation: Heparin is standard in organ recovery and NG irrigation is
common in recovery of pancreata
During a deceased donor case with hepatitis C, the recovery surgeon
recovers a liver with vessels. While packaging the vessels and organ,
the preservationist overhears the surgeon talking about plans to store
the vessels for use on another patient if the intended recipient does
not need them. The preservationist should:
A. ignore the statement at this time and notify the transplant MD
B. report the statement at a later time to the admin on call
C. tell the surgeon the vessels can only be used in patients HCV+
D. inform the surgeon that the vessels cannot be stored
D. inform the surgeon that the vessels cannot be stored
Exp: vessels from a donor with Hep C cannot be stored
A potential organ donor should be transported to the OR when the:
A. back tables are set up
B. sterile slush is prepared
C. OR charge nurse calls for the patient
D. recovering surgeon is present
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D. the recovering surgeon is present
What area of the heat-sealed pack is considered the line between
sterile and non-sterile?
A. the outer edge of the pack
B. the inner edge of the pack
C. the bottom of the pack
D. the top of the pack
B. the inner edge of the pack
Shortly after the liver was recovered, a preservationist notices the
surgeon packaging the organ and stating they are ready to leave. The
surgeon advises that his fellow will conduct the vessel recovery and
will bring them to the recipient OR later. What is the MOST important
process in this situation according to OPTN?
A. Report the recovering surgeon to UNOS for violating policy
B. Follow up in 24 hours to ensure vessels were used
C. Include an additional set of required documentation to accompany
vessels
D. Verify the recovering fellow has been credentialed by your OPO's
ACIN listing site
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C. Include an additional set of required documentation to accompany
vessels
Explanation: If extra vessels are not shipped in the same external
transport container as other organs, then the separate external
transport container must include the same complete donor
documentation
When the donor arrives to the OR, the preservationist notes an
absence of the TransNet ID band although the hospital ID band is in
place. Which of the following should the preservationist do NEXT?
A. Continue the recovery by utilizing the hospital ID band
B. Print and attach the TransNet ID band after verifying the donor
C. Print donor ID sticker for identification
D. Look up case in UNet for UNOS ID
B. Print and attach the TransNet ID band after verifying the donor
Who is responsible for overseeing anesthesia support during the
organ recovery process?
A. OPO staff
B. OR charge nurse
C. recovery surgeon
