AK Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

A client discloses they are HIV-positive before an AK assessment. How should the practitioner adjust their approach?

Accepted Answer

Apply standard precautions as with every client

Answer

Standard precautions are designed to be applied universally regardless of known infection status, providing consistent protection.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order of steps when removing contaminated gloves?

Accepted Answer

Peel first glove from outside, ball it in second gloved hand, slip fingers under second glove cuff and peel off over first

Answer

The proper technique keeps the contaminated outer surface contained inside the removed gloves, preventing hand contamination.

Question 3

What is the recommended alcohol concentration in hand sanitizers for effective reduction of most pathogens in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

60–95%

Answer

Hand sanitizers with 60–95% alcohol concentration are effective against most pathogens encountered in clinical practice.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'source control' as an infection prevention strategy in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Having symptomatic individuals wear masks to reduce pathogen dispersal

Answer

Source control involves masking or isolating the infectious individual to reduce the emission of pathogens into the environment.

Question 5

A practitioner accidentally splashes a client's blood into their eyes. What is the immediate first step?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eyes with water or saline for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Immediate flushing of the eyes with water or saline for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes potentially infectious material.

(AK) Certified Applied Kinesiologist Practice Test