ECC Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which disinfectant class is most effective against MRSA on equine treatment surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) products provide rapid, broad-spectrum efficacy against MRSA and are safe for use on clinic surfaces.

Question 2

When approaching a horse from behind for chiropractic assessment, the practitioner should:

Accepted Answer

Approach quietly from the left hindquarter at an angle

Answer

Approaching from the left hindquarter at an angle, while speaking calmly, minimizes the horse's blind spot risk and follows safe equine handling protocol.

Question 3

A horse presents with active dermatophytosis (ringworm). The correct infection control response is:

Accepted Answer

Postpone treatment and notify the owner of zoonotic risk

Answer

Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic fungal infection; treatment should be postponed until the condition is resolved, and the owner must be informed of the human transmission risk.

Question 4

The recommended contact time for a glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant to achieve high-level disinfection is:

Accepted Answer

45 minutes or more

Answer

High-level disinfection with glutaraldehyde typically requires 45 minutes or more of wet contact time to eliminate all pathogens except high-level prion contamination.

Question 5

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most critical when working in a stable with a suspected equine herpesvirus (EHV) outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and dedicated stable footwear or boot covers

Answer

EHV spreads via direct contact and fomites, so gloves and dedicated footwear or disposable boot covers are the most critical PPE to prevent mechanical transmission.

(ECC) Equine Chiropractic Certification Practice Test

(ECC) Equine Chiropractic Certification Practice Test

ECC Safety & Infection Control 2