PAM Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MOST important when treating an open wound with ultrasound gel?

Accepted Answer

Non-sterile gloves

Answer

Non-sterile gloves create a barrier against contact with blood and body fluids when treating open or draining wounds.

Question 2

A patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) requires whirlpool therapy. What is the MOST appropriate infection control measure?

Accepted Answer

Use a chlorine bleach solution at 1:10 dilution after treatment

Answer

A 1:10 bleach-to-water solution is an EPA-approved disinfectant effective against MRSA and is the standard protocol for disinfecting whirlpool tubs after use.

Question 3

When applying moist heat packs, the MINIMUM number of towel layers between the pack and skin to prevent burns is:

Accepted Answer

6 layers

Answer

At least 6 layers of toweling (or equivalent insulation) are recommended between a commercial hydrocollator pack and the patient's skin.

Question 4

A therapist notices rust spots on the metal housing of an ultrasound unit. The BEST immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Tag the unit out of service and report to biomedical engineering

Answer

Rust on electrical equipment is a safety hazard indicating possible compromised integrity; the device must be removed from service and inspected before further use.

Question 5

Standard precautions require hand hygiene to be performed:

Accepted Answer

Before and after every patient contact regardless of glove use

Answer

Standard precautions mandate hand hygiene before and after every patient contact, even when gloves are worn, because gloves do not eliminate all contamination risk.

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

PAM Safety & Infection Control 2