COKO Safety and Infection Control 3

Question 1

In the context of infection control, what distinguishes 'cleaning' from 'disinfecting'?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning removes physical debris; disinfecting reduces or eliminates pathogens on a surface

Answer

Cleaning removes physical dirt and organic material, while disinfecting uses chemical agents to reduce or destroy pathogens on non-living surfaces.

Question 2

Which of the following is a 'droplet precaution' strategy appropriate for a kinesiologist working with a client who has active influenza?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining at least 2 metres of distance and wearing a surgical mask

Answer

Droplet precautions require a surgical mask and maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres since influenza is transmitted via large respiratory droplets.

Question 3

A kinesiologist accidentally spills a client's blood on a treatment table. What is the correct decontamination sequence?

Accepted Answer

Clean organic material first, then apply disinfectant

Answer

Organic material must be removed before disinfection because blood proteins inactivate many disinfectants, reducing their effectiveness.

Question 4

Which of the following clients would be considered most immunocompromised and therefore at highest risk for opportunistic infections during kinesiology sessions?

Accepted Answer

A client receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma

Answer

Chemotherapy suppresses the immune system significantly, leaving clients highly vulnerable to opportunistic pathogens that would not affect healthy individuals.

Question 5

What does WHMIS 2015 require kinesiologists to do when handling hazardous cleaning products in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow hazard communication requirements

Answer

WHMIS 2015 mandates that workers consult Safety Data Sheets and comply with hazard communication standards for all controlled products.

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

COKO Safety and Infection Control 3