CPCA Infection Control & Safety Procedures 5

Question 1

Which body fluid is NOT typically considered a source of bloodborne pathogen transmission under Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Saliva with no visible blood

Answer

Saliva without visible blood is not considered a significant source of HIV or HBV transmission under OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.

Question 2

A client with active shingles (herpes zoster) has a rash that is not covered. What precautions are required?

Accepted Answer

Both contact and airborne precautions

Answer

Disseminated or uncovered shingles requires both contact precautions (direct contact with lesions) and airborne precautions (for susceptible individuals).

Question 3

The purpose of 'cohorting' clients in an outbreak situation is to:

Accepted Answer

Group infected clients together to limit spread to uninfected individuals

Answer

Cohorting groups infected clients (and their dedicated staff) together to prevent transmission to non-infected clients.

Question 4

An aide is caring for a client who has influenza. The client asks the aide to open the window. From an infection control standpoint, this is:

Accepted Answer

Beneficial because it increases ventilation and dilutes airborne particles

Answer

Improved ventilation dilutes the concentration of respiratory droplets and airborne particles, reducing transmission risk of influenza.

Question 5

When performing oral care on a client, which PPE should the aide wear at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and mask

Answer

Oral care generates splatter of saliva and oral secretions, requiring gloves and a mask at minimum to protect the aide.

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CPCA Infection Control & Safety Procedures 5