CPS Sanitation & Infection Control 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'fomite' in the context of a pet grooming salon?

Accepted Answer

An inanimate object that can carry and transfer pathogens

Answer

Fomites are inanimate objects such as brushes, tables, and cages that can harbor and transfer infectious agents between animals.

Question 2

What is the correct order of the sanitation process for grooming tools?

Accepted Answer

Clean → Rinse → Disinfect → Dry

Answer

Cleaning removes organic matter first so disinfectants can achieve full surface contact, followed by rinsing and drying.

Question 3

Which practice BEST prevents cross-contamination between pets in a busy grooming salon?

Accepted Answer

Disinfecting all tools and surfaces between every individual pet

Answer

Full disinfection between every pet is the gold standard to eliminate pathogens before they can be transferred to the next animal.

Question 4

A groomer notices a pet has open wounds or sores. What is the primary infection-control concern?

Accepted Answer

Open wounds are entry points for pathogens and can contaminate salon surfaces

Answer

Open wounds allow pathogens to enter the animal's body and deposit infectious material onto tools and surfaces, creating a two-way risk.

Question 5

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should a groomer use when handling a pet with a suspected zoonotic condition?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and, if respiratory transmission is possible, a mask

Answer

Gloves prevent direct skin contact with infectious material, and a mask protects against airborne or droplet pathogens in zoonotic cases.

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