CDCES Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A patient with diabetes uses a reusable lancet device. What is the MOST important safety instruction regarding lancet use?

Accepted Answer

Never share the lancing device with anyone, even if the lancet is changed

Answer

Lancing devices must never be shared between individuals because internal parts can become contaminated with blood even when the lancet is changed.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the proper technique for disposing of a used insulin syringe in a household setting?

Accepted Answer

Place uncapped in a puncture-resistant sharps container before disposal

Answer

Used syringes should be placed in an FDA-cleared sharps container immediately after use to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 3

A diabetes educator is teaching a community class. What is the primary reason that lancets should not be reused multiple times by the same patient?

Accepted Answer

Repeated use dulls the tip, increasing pain and risk of skin trauma and infection

Answer

Lancet tips become dull and barbed with reuse, causing more tissue trauma and increasing infection risk at the puncture site.

Question 4

When educating a patient about continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor insertion, which infection prevention step is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning the insertion site with an alcohol wipe and allowing it to fully dry before insertion

Answer

The site must be cleansed with alcohol and allowed to fully dry before insertion to maximize disinfection and prevent skin irritation.

Question 5

A CDCES is reviewing safe sharps disposal regulations. Which federal agency provides guidance on community sharps disposal programs?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

The FDA provides guidance on safe sharps disposal for the general public, including information on FDA-cleared sharps containers and community disposal options.

(CDCES) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Practice Test

(CDCES) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Practice Test

CDCES Safety and Infection Control 2