AK Safety & Infection Control 5

Question 1

A client with active tuberculosis (TB) presents for an AK session. Which type of precaution is required beyond standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Active TB is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in air, requiring airborne precautions including N95 respirators and negative-pressure rooms.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of sterilization as opposed to disinfection in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization destroys all microorganisms including spores; disinfection reduces but may not eliminate all

Answer

Sterilization achieves complete elimination of all microbial life including spores, while disinfection reduces pathogen numbers but may not destroy all spores.

Question 3

How should an AK practitioner handle a client's chart or digital tablet during a session to minimize cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Handle charts after removing gloves and perform hand hygiene

Answer

Removing gloves and performing hand hygiene before handling records prevents contaminating surfaces with potentially infectious material from gloves.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of engineering controls used to reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure in AK practice?

Accepted Answer

Using self-sheathing needles and needle-free systems

Answer

Engineering controls like self-sheathing needles physically remove or isolate the hazard at the source, providing protection independent of worker behavior.

Question 5

What action is required after a needlestick or sharps injury in a clinical AK setting?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area with soap and water, report immediately, and seek medical evaluation

Answer

Immediate washing, prompt reporting, and medical evaluation are required to assess exposure risk and initiate post-exposure prophylaxis if indicated.

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AK Safety & Infection Control 5