CDT Safety & Infection Control 5

Question 1

A CDT notices that a student frequently arrives with unexplained bruises in various stages of healing. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Document observations objectively and file a mandated reporter report with child protective services

Answer

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.

Question 2

When using a noise machine or sound field system in a therapy room, which safety consideration applies?

Accepted Answer

Volume must be kept at safe levels (generally below 85 dB) to protect hearing health

Answer

Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause hearing damage; sound equipment must be used at safe volume levels.

Question 3

A student using a pencil grip or adaptive writing tool returns it covered in saliva. How should the therapist handle this?

Accepted Answer

Clean and disinfect the tool before any other student uses it, or assign it permanently to that student

Answer

Items contaminated with saliva must be cleaned and disinfected or dedicated to a single student to prevent transmission of pathogens.

Question 4

Which practice best supports both infection control and a welcoming therapy environment for students with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining clean, organized materials with a consistent between-session disinfection routine that students can observe

Answer

A visible, consistent cleaning routine maintains safety without making the environment feel clinical or unwelcoming to students.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Activate emergency services (911), use the student's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available, and notify parents

Answer

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.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Safety & Infection Control 5