Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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A CDT notices that a student frequently arrives with unexplained bruises in various stages of healing. The appropriate response is to:
Answer: Document observations objectively and file a mandated reporter report with child protective services
Mandated reporters must report reasonable suspicion of abuse to child protective services; contacting parents first or seeking a colleague's approval is not required and may delay protection.
When using a noise machine or sound field system in a therapy room, which safety consideration applies?
Answer: Volume must be kept at safe levels (generally below 85 dB) to protect hearing health
Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause hearing damage; sound equipment must be used at safe volume levels.
A student using a pencil grip or adaptive writing tool returns it covered in saliva. How should the therapist handle this?
Answer: Clean and disinfect the tool before any other student uses it, or assign it permanently to that student
Items contaminated with saliva must be cleaned and disinfected or dedicated to a single student to prevent transmission of pathogens.
Which practice best supports both infection control and a welcoming therapy environment for students with dyslexia?
Answer: Maintaining clean, organized materials with a consistent between-session disinfection routine that students can observe
A visible, consistent cleaning routine maintains safety without making the environment feel clinical or unwelcoming to students.
Which of the following is the correct protocol if a student has a known bee-sting allergy and is stung during an outdoor reading activity?
Answer: Activate emergency services (911), use the student's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available, and notify parents
A bee sting in a student with a known severe allergy is a medical emergency requiring immediate activation of emergency services and use of prescribed epinephrine if available.
A therapist accidentally is exposed to a student's blood through a skin cut while handling materials. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Immediately wash the exposed area with soap and water, report the exposure, and follow the institution's bloodborne pathogen protocol
Bloodborne pathogen exposure requires immediate washing with soap and water, prompt incident reporting, and following the facility's established exposure control plan.
A CDT is asked to share a student's session notes with a classroom teacher who wants to better support the student. What safety and legal consideration applies?
Answer: Notes may only be shared if covered by the student's existing consent or FERPA-compliant disclosure agreement
FERPA governs the sharing of student educational records and requires appropriate consent or a legitimate educational interest exception before disclosure.