CME Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which level of disinfection is required for electrology probes/needles that penetrate the skin?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Items that penetrate skin or mucous membranes are classified as critical items and require sterilization.

Question 2

When should an electrologist change gloves during a client session?

Accepted Answer

After touching a contaminated surface or when gloves are torn

Answer

Gloves must be changed whenever they become contaminated, torn, or before touching a clean surface to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 3

Which bloodborne pathogen poses the greatest occupational risk to electrologists due to its high infectivity even in small amounts of blood?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Answer

Hepatitis B virus is far more infectious than HIV and can survive on surfaces for up to 7 days, making it the highest bloodborne risk in electrology.

Question 4

A client discloses they are immunocompromised. How should this affect the electrologist's infection control approach?

Accepted Answer

Maintain strict standard precautions and ensure environment is thoroughly disinfected

Answer

Standard precautions protect both the electrologist and clients, and immunocompromised clients especially benefit from a rigorously clean environment.

Question 5

What is the correct order of steps for reprocessing reusable electrology equipment?

Accepted Answer

Clean → Rinse → Disinfect → Sterilize

Answer

Equipment must be cleaned to remove organic material first, then disinfected or sterilized — cleaning before sterilization is essential for efficacy.

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CME Safety & Infection Control 2