CCS Infection Control & Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

A care specialist notices a client has a new skin rash and fever. Which action should be taken FIRST regarding infection control?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the client and notify the supervisor

Answer

New signs of infection require immediate isolation and supervisor notification to prevent potential spread to others.

Question 2

Which type of transmission precaution requires the use of an N95 respirator rather than a standard surgical mask?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions require N95 respirators because pathogens like tuberculosis travel in tiny particles that remain suspended in air.

Question 3

When removing soiled gloves, what is the correct sequence to avoid self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Peel the first glove inside-out, then use bare fingers to remove the second glove inside-out

Answer

The correct technique keeps contaminated surfaces contained inside the first removed glove and uses a clean method to remove the second.

Question 4

A care specialist accidentally splashes blood on their mucous membranes. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes immediately

Answer

Immediate flushing with water for at least 15 minutes is the first step after mucous membrane exposure to blood or body fluids.

Question 5

Which of the following items is classified as regulated medical waste and must be disposed of in a biohazard container?

Accepted Answer

Blood-saturated dressings

Answer

Blood-saturated dressings are regulated medical waste because they can transmit bloodborne pathogens and require biohazard disposal.

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