CTC Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

A telehealth platform vendor reports a data breach affecting patient health information. Under HIPAA, within how many days must a covered entity notify affected individuals?

Accepted Answer

Within 60 calendar days of discovery

Answer

HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay and within 60 calendar days of discovery.

Question 2

Which hand hygiene agent is most effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water (mechanical washing)

Answer

Alcohol-based products do not kill C. diff spores; soap and water with mechanical friction physically removes them.

Question 3

A telehealth visit is conducted with a patient in a skilled nursing facility. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the patient's room meets infection control standards during the visit?

Accepted Answer

The facility's infection control officer / SNF staff

Answer

The facility's infection control personnel are responsible for maintaining environmental safety standards at the originating site.

Question 4

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of infection control?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) includes gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection used to protect healthcare workers from infectious exposure.

Question 5

A telehealth coordinator is conducting remote triage. A patient mentions fever, chills, and a rash following a tick bite. What is the most important safety action?

Accepted Answer

Escalate to a clinician immediately and recommend urgent in-person evaluation

Answer

Symptoms of a tick-borne illness like Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be life-threatening and require urgent clinical escalation.

(CTC) Certified Telehealth Coordinator Practice Test

(CTC) Certified Telehealth Coordinator Practice Test

CTC Safety & Infection Control 3