Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards
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A wrestler develops a skin rash in the groin area with satellite lesions extending beyond the main ring-shaped patch. The MOST likely diagnosis is:
Answer: Tinea cruris (jock itch)
Tinea cruris is a dermatophyte infection of the groin characterized by ring-shaped lesions that may have satellite pustules and extend to the inner thighs.
Which of the following is an example of engineering controls used to reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure in an athletic training setting?
Answer: Using a biohazard sharps disposal container for lancets
Engineering controls are physical devices that isolate or remove hazards; a puncture-resistant sharps container prevents needlestick injuries at the source.
A coach is helping an injured athlete in an outdoor setting and has no gloves available. The BEST immediate alternative to protect against bloodborne pathogens is to:
Answer: Use a plastic bag or multiple layers of gauze as a barrier
When gloves are unavailable, impermeable barriers such as plastic bags or thick layers of gauze reduce direct skin contact with blood.
The incubation period for herpes gladiatorum (HSV-1) after initial exposure in wrestlers is typically:
Answer: 2–14 days
HSV-1 has an incubation period of approximately 2–14 days from exposure to the appearance of primary lesions.
Which decontamination level is appropriate for shared athletic mouthguards?
Answer: High-level disinfection
Mouthguards are semi-critical items that contact mucous membranes and require at minimum high-level disinfection (or ideally sterilization if heat-tolerant).
When laundering uniforms potentially contaminated with blood, the coach or equipment manager should:
Answer: Wash on the hottest water setting the fabric allows with a detergent, wearing gloves when handling
Handling soiled laundry with gloves and using hot water with detergent significantly reduces pathogen load while preserving the garment.
A facility's whirlpool used for therapeutic treatment should be disinfected between athlete uses with an EPA-registered disinfectant primarily to prevent transmission of:
Answer: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other waterborne bacteria
Whirlpools support Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation, making proper disinfection critical to prevent folliculitis and wound infections.