Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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A client with a disability who uses a ventilator develops a respiratory infection. Which precaution type is MOST likely indicated?
Answer: Droplet precautions
Respiratory infections spread by large respiratory droplets typically require droplet precautions, including a surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient.
Which technique BEST prevents cross-contamination when cleaning a client's assistive devices?
Answer: Cleaning each device with a fresh disposable cloth and approved disinfectant
Using a fresh cloth for each device with an approved disinfectant prevents transferring pathogens between items.
A specialist is preparing to change a client's colostomy bag. Which step should occur LAST?
Answer: Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene
Hand hygiene after removing gloves is always the final step in any care procedure involving bodily waste to prevent secondary contamination.
Which environmental modification BEST reduces fall risk for a client with lower extremity weakness in the bathroom?
Answer: Installing a raised toilet seat with armrests
A raised toilet seat with armrests reduces the range of motion required and provides support, directly addressing fall risk from lower extremity weakness.
A disability specialist discovers that a client's medication was left uncapped on the counter. What is the BEST response?
Answer: Replace the cap and return the medication to its proper storage location
Recapping and storing medication correctly is within the specialist's role for medication safety and prevents accidental ingestion by others.
When providing care to a client who is immunocompromised, what ADDITIONAL precaution may be necessary beyond standard precautions?
Answer: Reverse (protective) isolation to shield the client from pathogens
Reverse isolation (protective precautions) protects immunocompromised clients from pathogens brought in by caregivers and visitors.
A specialist working in a group home notices that another staff member is not washing hands between client contacts. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Remind the coworker of hand hygiene policy in a respectful manner
Respectfully reminding a colleague of hand hygiene protocols upholds patient safety while maintaining a professional work environment.
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