Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards
7 cards from real AP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Infection Control & Prevention flashcards as text
A sharps container should be sealed and replaced when it reaches what fill level?
Answer: 75% full
Sharps containers should be sealed and replaced at the three-quarters full mark to prevent overfilling, which increases the risk of needlestick injuries during disposal.
What is the purpose of using a single-use, sterile field drape when preparing acupuncture equipment?
Answer: To provide a clean barrier surface that reduces contamination risk
A sterile field drape creates a clean barrier surface that prevents needles and other sterile instruments from contacting non-sterile surfaces.
Which OSHA standard specifically governs occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in acupuncture clinics?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires exposure control plans, PPE, training, and HBV vaccination for workers with occupational exposure to blood.
After treating a patient with a known MRSA skin infection, what should be done with the treatment table?
Answer: Clean and disinfect with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant
An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant with documented efficacy against MRSA must be used to decontaminate surfaces after treating an MRSA-positive patient.
Which hand hygiene method is MORE effective than alcohol-based hand rub for eliminating Clostridium difficile spores?
Answer: Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective against C. difficile spores; soap and water physically removes spores through friction and rinsing.
Which of the following is an example of engineering control in acupuncture infection control?
Answer: Using puncture-resistant sharps containers
Engineering controls are physical or mechanical barriers that reduce exposure risk, and puncture-resistant sharps containers are a classic engineering control for needlestick prevention.
When should an acupuncture practitioner perform hand hygiene during patient treatment?
Answer: Before patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after body fluid exposure, and after patient contact
The WHO's five moments of hand hygiene require handwashing before patient contact, before aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, and after touching patient surroundings.