ABCN Safety and Infection Control 3

Question 1

A neuropsychology clinic is planning its emergency evacuation procedure for patients with mobility impairments. Which element is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Creating individualized emergency action plans for each patient with a mobility limitation

Answer

OSHA and ADA guidelines require individualized emergency plans (PEAPs) for people with disabilities to ensure safe and timely evacuation.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors represents the GREATEST ergonomic risk for a neuropsychologist who performs extended testing sessions?

Accepted Answer

Holding a prolonged static posture while administering a lengthy verbal test

Answer

Sustained static posture during long verbal testing sessions increases musculoskeletal strain because muscles fatigue without movement to restore circulation.

Question 3

A patient with meningococcal meningitis requires urgent bedside neuropsychological evaluation in the hospital. Which precaution category applies?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Neisseria meningitidis is transmitted via large respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions (surgical mask within 3 feet) are required.

Question 4

A neuropsychologist receives a biological spill on her lab coat from a patient's saliva. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Remove the coat promptly, place it in a biohazard bag, and perform hand hygiene

Answer

Contaminated PPE should be removed promptly to minimize skin contact, bagged appropriately, and hands must be washed afterward.

Question 5

Under HIPAA Security Rule, what does 'physical safeguards' refer to in a neuropsychology practice?

Accepted Answer

Locking file cabinets, controlling workstation access, and securing facilities

Answer

Physical safeguards are tangible measures—such as locked storage, access controls, and workstation security—that protect electronic protected health information (ePHI) from unauthorized physical access.

(ABCN) American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test

(ABCN) American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test

ABCN Safety and Infection Control 3