AOTA Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which transmission-based precaution category applies to a client diagnosed with chickenpox (varicella) attending sensory integration therapy?

Accepted Answer

Airborne and contact precautions

Answer

Varicella requires both airborne precautions (due to aerosolized virus) and contact precautions (due to infectious skin lesions).

Question 2

When cleaning a therapy ball that is shared among multiple pediatric clients, which cleaning sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clean with detergent first, then disinfect

Answer

Organic matter must be removed with detergent before disinfection because soiling can inactivate many disinfectants.

Question 3

A sensory integration therapist works in a school setting. A student with a draining wound attends therapy. Under Standard Precautions, what is required?

Accepted Answer

Gloves when there is risk of contact with drainage

Answer

Standard Precautions require gloves when there is anticipated contact with blood, body fluids, or wound drainage.

Question 4

Which hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through contaminated surfaces or fomites in a pediatric therapy environment?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A

Answer

Hepatitis A is a fecal-oral pathogen that survives on surfaces for weeks, making it the primary surface-transmission risk in pediatric settings.

Question 5

An OT student is about to assist with a sensory feeding group and has a small uncovered cut on their finger. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Apply gloves and proceed with the group activity

Answer

Non-intact skin is an exposure risk; covering with a glove provides a barrier that protects both the therapist and the client.

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

AOTA Infection Control & Prevention 3