CO Infection Control & Prevention 2

Question 1

Which type of isolation precaution is required when treating a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Pulmonary tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei, requiring airborne precautions including N95 respirators and negative-pressure rooms.

Question 2

When reprocessing a reusable orthotic device that contacts intact skin only, which level of disinfection is minimally required?

Accepted Answer

Low-level disinfection

Answer

Items that contact only intact skin (noncritical items) require low-level disinfection per the Spaulding classification system.

Question 3

An orthotist notices a patient's custom foot orthosis has visible mold growth. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine the device and assess it for disposal

Answer

Visibly contaminated devices should be quarantined and evaluated for disposal before considering any reprocessing.

Question 4

Which hand hygiene agent is most effective against Clostridium difficile spores?

Accepted Answer

Plain soap and water

Answer

Alcohol-based products are ineffective against C. difficile spores; soap and water physically removes spores from hands.

Question 5

A patient with MRSA skin infection requires an ankle-foot orthosis. What additional precaution should the orthotist take during fitting?

Accepted Answer

Don gloves and gown before contact with the patient

Answer

MRSA skin infections require contact precautions, which include gloves and gown to prevent transmission via direct contact.

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CO Infection Control & Prevention 2