CDCES Safety and Infection Control 5

Question 1

When a full sharps container is ready for disposal, what is the FIRST recommended step for a household user in most US states?

Accepted Answer

Check local regulations for an approved community sharps disposal option such as a drop-off site

Answer

Safe disposal options vary by state and locality; patients should first identify approved community collection sites, mail-back programs, or household hazardous waste facilities.

Question 2

A patient with type 2 diabetes who performs yard work asks how to protect against foot injuries. Which recommendation is MOST appropriate for a CDCES to make?

Accepted Answer

Always wear well-fitting, closed-toe shoes and inspect feet thoroughly after outdoor activities

Answer

Protective footwear and post-activity foot inspection are essential preventive measures to detect and address injuries before they progress to infections.

Question 3

A CDCES is reviewing the risk of necrotizing fasciitis in patients with poorly controlled diabetes. Which statement is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia impairs neutrophil function, increasing susceptibility to rapidly progressing soft-tissue infections

Answer

Chronic hyperglycemia suppresses neutrophil chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and oxidative burst, significantly raising the risk of severe infections including necrotizing fasciitis.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of using a 90-degree insertion angle for insulin pen injections in most adults?

Accepted Answer

It ensures subcutaneous delivery while minimizing the risk of intramuscular injection in individuals with adequate subcutaneous tissue

Answer

A 90-degree angle delivers insulin into the subcutaneous layer in most adults; a 45-degree angle may be used in very lean individuals to avoid intramuscular injection.

Question 5

A CDCES notices that a patient's CGM transmitter site has redness, warmth, and purulent drainage. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action to teach?

Accepted Answer

Remove the sensor, clean the site, and seek prompt medical evaluation for possible infection

Answer

Signs of local infection at a CGM site require sensor removal and medical evaluation to prevent spread of infection, particularly in a person with diabetes.

(CDCES) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Practice Test

(CDCES) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Practice Test

CDCES Safety and Infection Control 5