AOC Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which disinfection level is required for instruments that contact intact mucous membranes but do not penetrate sterile tissue?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Instruments contacting intact mucous membranes (semi-critical items) require high-level disinfection to eliminate all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores.

Question 2

When performing a confrontation visual field test, what infection control measure is most important?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining appropriate facial distance and using fresh occluder covers

Answer

Maintaining appropriate distance and using disposable or disinfected occluder covers prevents transmission of respiratory droplets and contact pathogens.

Question 3

A patient with active conjunctivitis arrives for an orthoptic evaluation. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Use only disposable equipment and disinfect all contact surfaces after the visit

Answer

Using disposable equipment and thorough surface disinfection after the visit allows care to proceed while preventing spread to subsequent patients.

Question 4

What does the acronym PPE stand for in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, which includes gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection used to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents.

Question 5

Which hepatitis virus is most efficiently transmitted through contact with infected blood or body fluids in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B

Answer

Hepatitis B virus is significantly more infectious than HIV and hepatitis C when transmitted via needlestick or mucosal contact with infected blood.

(AOC) American Orthoptic Council Practice Test

(AOC) American Orthoptic Council Practice Test

AOC Safety and Infection Control 2