CDT Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

A therapist notices a student has head lice during a session. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Stop the session, notify the school nurse or parent, and follow school exclusion policy

Answer

Suspected head lice should be reported immediately to appropriate school personnel and the parent, following the school's established exclusion protocol.

Question 2

Which type of cleaning agent is most appropriate for disinfecting hard, non-porous therapy surfaces such as desks?

Accepted Answer

EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant

Answer

EPA-registered disinfectants are validated for efficacy against pathogens and are the appropriate choice for hard non-porous surfaces in educational/clinical settings.

Question 3

A student discloses during a session that they are being physically harmed at home. The CDT is a mandated reporter. What is the required action?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to child protective services as required by law

Answer

Mandated reporters are legally required to report suspected abuse to child protective services immediately, without prior consultation with parents or waiting for additional incidents.

Question 4

Which of the following is the safest way to dispose of a broken pencil with a sharp tip in a therapy room?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the sharp end in tape or paper and place it in a puncture-resistant container

Answer

Sharp objects should be wrapped or placed in puncture-resistant containers to prevent injury to the therapist, students, or custodial staff.

Question 5

In the context of a dyslexia therapy session, when is it appropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water?

Accepted Answer

When hands are not visibly soiled and soap and water are not readily available

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is appropriate when hands are not visibly soiled; soap and water must be used when hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with body fluids.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Safety & Infection Control 3