CDT Safety & Infection Control 4

Question 1

What does 'standard precautions' mean in the context of a school-based dyslexia therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of known diagnosis

Answer

Standard precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, regardless of whether a student has a known infectious condition.

Question 2

A student in therapy has a diagnosed peanut allergy. A snack with peanut residue was brought into the therapy room. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the snack from the room and clean surfaces that may have been contaminated

Answer

For students with severe allergies, the allergen must be removed and surfaces cleaned to eliminate the risk of exposure.

Question 3

Which element is essential in a dyslexia therapy room's emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

Clear evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and location of first-aid supplies

Answer

An effective emergency action plan must include evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and the location of first-aid and emergency equipment.

Question 4

A student accidentally spills a small amount of blood on a shared work surface. The correct cleanup procedure includes:

Accepted Answer

Donning gloves, cleaning with detergent, then applying an EPA-registered disinfectant

Answer

Blood spills require gloves, initial cleaning to remove organic material, followed by disinfection with an EPA-registered product allowed to dwell per instructions.

Question 5

Which of the following behaviors by a CDT violates professional safety boundaries with a student?

Accepted Answer

Meeting with a student alone in an unobservable, secluded location without parental consent

Answer

Meeting alone with a student in a secluded, unobservable area without consent violates professional safety guidelines designed to protect both the student and the therapist.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Safety & Infection Control 4