CDT Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A CDT is working with a student who has a known latex allergy. Which material should the therapist avoid using during sessions?

Accepted Answer

Latex gloves when handling shared manipulatives

Answer

Latex gloves or latex-containing materials must be avoided for students with latex allergies to prevent allergic reactions.

Question 2

When a student arrives to a dyslexia therapy session with an active fever above 100.4°F, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Send the student home and notify the parent or guardian

Answer

A student with an active fever should be sent home to prevent transmission of illness to others in the environment.

Question 3

What is the correct order of steps when removing disposable gloves after handling potentially contaminated materials?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the outside of one glove to remove it, then slide fingers under the other glove cuff

Answer

The proper technique involves pinching the outside of one glove to avoid skin contact, then using the bare hand to remove the second glove from the inside.

Question 4

A dyslexia therapist shares a therapy room with other clinicians. Which of the following is the BEST practice for surface disinfection between student sessions?

Accepted Answer

Use an EPA-registered disinfectant and allow the required contact (dwell) time

Answer

EPA-registered disinfectants must remain wet on the surface for the manufacturer-specified contact time to be effective.

Question 5

Which scenario represents a breach of FERPA-related safety in a shared therapy space?

Accepted Answer

Leaving a student's IEP open on a shared table during a break

Answer

Leaving identifiable student records visible in a shared space violates FERPA privacy requirements and creates a confidentiality risk.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Safety & Infection Control 2