BHP Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

The chain of infection model is used to understand disease transmission. Which link, if broken, would be most effective in preventing respiratory illness spread in a group therapy setting?

Accepted Answer

Mode of transmission

Answer

Interrupting the mode of transmission (e.g., masking, ventilation, distancing) is typically the most practical intervention in group settings.

Question 2

According to CDC guidelines, which clients should be placed under droplet precautions in a behavioral health setting?

Accepted Answer

Clients with influenza

Answer

Influenza spreads via respiratory droplets (>5 microns) and requires droplet precautions including surgical masks and private rooms when possible.

Question 3

A client in a residential behavioral health facility refuses to wash their hands before meals. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Educate the client about hand hygiene benefits and offer alternatives like wipes

Answer

Respecting client autonomy while offering education and alternatives (like hand wipes) balances infection control with person-centered care.

Question 4

Which disinfectant level is appropriate for reprocessing non-critical items (items that contact intact skin only) in a behavioral health setting?

Accepted Answer

Low-level disinfection

Answer

Non-critical items (e.g., blood pressure cuffs) that contact only intact skin require low-level disinfection per the Spaulding classification.

Question 5

A behavioral health professional notices a colleague not performing hand hygiene after client contact. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely remind the colleague of hand hygiene policy and model the behavior

Answer

Peer-to-peer reminders are an evidence-based strategy for improving hand hygiene compliance and are part of a safety culture.

(BHP) Behavioral Health Professional Certification Practice Test

(BHP) Behavioral Health Professional Certification Practice Test

BHP Infection Control & Prevention 3