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Safety & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. When performing applied kinesiology muscle testing, which personal protective equipment is most critical when a client has an open skin lesion?

    Answer: Latex-free gloves

    Latex-free gloves protect the practitioner from direct contact with potentially infectious blood or body fluids from open skin lesions.

  2. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, how long must exposure incident records be retained by a healthcare employer?

    Answer: 30 years plus the duration of employment

    OSHA requires bloodborne pathogen exposure incident records to be maintained for 30 years plus the duration of employment.

  3. A practitioner notices a client has flu-like symptoms during a scheduled AK session. What is the most appropriate initial action?

    Answer: Reschedule the appointment and advise the client to see a physician

    Rescheduling protects both the practitioner and other clients from potential transmission of infectious illness.

  4. Which disinfection level is required for AK instruments that contact only intact skin?

    Answer: Low-level disinfection

    Items contacting only intact skin (non-critical items) require low-level disinfection per the Spaulding classification system.

  5. What is the minimum contact time for most EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectants to be effective on hard surfaces?

    Answer: The time specified on the product label

    Practitioners must follow the contact time specified on the EPA-registered disinfectant's label for the product to be effective.

  6. In the context of infection control, what does the chain of infection concept help practitioners do?

    Answer: Identify points of intervention to break disease transmission

    Understanding the chain of infection allows practitioners to implement controls at multiple links—such as source, transmission route, or susceptible host—to prevent spread.

  7. Which hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through contaminated needles or blood contact in a clinical setting?

    Answer: Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is the most significant bloodborne pathogen risk in clinical settings, transmitted through blood, body fluids, and needlestick injuries.