AK Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Latex-free gloves

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

30 years plus the duration of employment

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Reschedule the appointment and advise the client to see a physician

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Low-level disinfection

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The time specified on the product label

Answer

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

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