Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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A disability specialist notices a client's wound dressing is saturated. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Reinforce the dressing and notify nursing staff
Reinforcing the dressing prevents contamination while notifying clinical staff ensures proper wound care protocols are followed.
Which infection control practice is most important when assisting a client with a urinary catheter?
Answer: Ensuring the catheter tubing is not kinked and bag stays below bladder
Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level and maintaining unobstructed tubing prevents backflow and reduces UTI risk.
A client with MRSA is being assisted with personal care. Which PPE combination is required?
Answer: Gloves and gown
Contact precautions for MRSA require both gloves and a gown to prevent skin and clothing contamination during personal care.
When is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub instead of soap and water?
Answer: After providing care to a client with no known infections
Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective for routine hand hygiene when hands are not visibly soiled and no spore-forming organisms are involved.
A specialist must transport a client in a wheelchair through a facility. Which safety measure is MOST critical?
Answer: Locking the wheelchair wheels before the client transfers
Locking wheelchair wheels during transfers prevents the chair from rolling and is the primary safety measure to prevent falls.
Which situation requires the specialist to file an incident report related to infection control?
Answer: A specialist sustains a needlestick injury during care
Needlestick injuries are occupational exposure events that mandate immediate incident reporting and follow-up testing per OSHA standards.
A client's home environment has visible mold near a window. What is the disability specialist's appropriate response?
Answer: Document the hazard and report it to the supervisor for remediation follow-up
Mold remediation is beyond the specialist's scope; documenting and reporting ensures the hazard is addressed by appropriate personnel.
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