Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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A psychologist in private practice receives a report that a client who visited last week has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Under infection control guidelines, the psychologist should:
Answer: Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and follow public health guidance on exposure notification
Post-exposure response involves targeted disinfection of potentially contaminated surfaces and following current public health authority guidelines on notification.
Which type of isolation precaution is required for a patient with varicella (chickenpox) in a hospital psychology consultation setting?
Answer: Airborne plus contact precautions
Varicella requires both airborne precautions (N95, negative-pressure room) and contact precautions (gown, gloves) due to dual transmission routes.
A psychology intern reports feeling lightheaded after smelling a strong disinfectant used to clean the group therapy room. The safest immediate action is to:
Answer: Remove the intern from the area and ensure ventilation
Removing the exposed individual from the chemical environment and ensuring adequate ventilation is the first priority for chemical exposure.
According to the hierarchy of controls for infection prevention in healthcare settings, which control type is most effective?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination—removing the hazard entirely—sits at the top of the hierarchy of controls as the most effective infection prevention strategy.
A psychologist wants to use a shared laptop for telehealth sessions in a multi-provider clinic. The primary infection control concern is:
Answer: Surface contamination of the keyboard and touchpad between users
Shared equipment surfaces can harbor pathogens between users, requiring regular disinfection with EPA-approved wipes between sessions.
When disposing of a used needle after a capillary blood draw in a psychology research lab, the correct container is a:
Answer: Sharps container
Used sharps must be immediately placed in a puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure.
In a psychology clinic, the safety data sheet (SDS) is primarily used to:
Answer: Provide information on chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency response for hazardous substances
Safety Data Sheets contain comprehensive information about chemical properties, health hazards, safe handling procedures, and emergency response for hazardous materials.