RP Safety and Infection Control 4

Question 1

A psychotherapy client discloses they have been stockpiling medications with suicidal intent. Which safety intervention takes priority?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate means restriction by involving a trusted person to secure the medications

Answer

Schedule a session for the following day

Answer

Increase session frequency to twice weekly

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist for medication review

Question 2

Which of the following situations requires a therapist to file an incident report in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

A client falls in the waiting room and sustains a minor injury

Answer

A client expresses dissatisfaction with their treatment progress

Answer

A client discloses a past medical hospitalization

Answer

A client arrives late for three consecutive sessions

Question 3

In a group therapy setting, how should therapists address infection control between sessions?

Accepted Answer

Sanitize high-touch surfaces, replace disposable items, and ventilate the room between groups

Answer

Disinfect only visibly soiled items after each group

Answer

Use the same supplies across groups to minimize disruption

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Require all group members to wear masks at all times

Question 4

What is the purpose of an 'exposure control plan' in a therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

To document procedures for preventing and responding to occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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To outline media protocols after a client data breach

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To establish client confidentiality policies under HIPAA

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To describe the practice's emergency evacuation procedures

Question 5

A therapist receives a needlestick injury from an unknown source. What is the recommended immediate first step?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, then report to a supervisor

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound immediately

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Apply antiseptic cream and cover with a bandage without reporting

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Test the client's blood before seeking medical attention

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'warm handoff' in the context of client safety?

Accepted Answer

A direct, real-time introduction of a client to another care provider to ensure continuity

Answer

Transferring a client's paper records to a new provider

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Leaving a voicemail referral for a higher-level care provider

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Signing a release of information for the client

Question 7

When establishing a safe therapy environment for trauma survivors, which environmental factor is most important?

Accepted Answer

Providing clear sight lines to the exit and a predictable, consistent layout

Answer

Ensuring the office is on the ground floor

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Using brightly colored décor to promote positivity

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Installing sound machines outside every therapy room