Safty- Test Questions

Question 1

How many years must a practitioner keep a patient’s records after the records are closed?

Answer 1

5 years - Alberta

10 years- BC

Question 2

The person infected by an infectious agent, can be referred to as the:
1-Reservoir of infection.
2-vulnerable host.
3-portal of entry
4-fomite

Answer 2

2- vulnerable host

Question 3

An infection as a result of being contaminated by the splatter from a nearby patient is an example of:

1-droplet transmission
2-direct contact transmission
3-airborne transmission
4- vector transmission

Answer 3

1- droplet transmission

Question 4

What method for decontaminate SOILED hands do you choose If running water is not available?

Answer 4

Use wipe to remove soil and follow by ABHR

Question 5

What is the name of the most serious contaminant found on the skin and other surfaces?

Answer 5

Staphylococcus

Question 6

What is the most common opportunistic infection cause in patients with AIDS?

Answer 6

Pneumonia

Question 7

What are the 5 infections that pose a significant risk in an acupuncture clinic?

Answer 7

Hepatitis, ABC
Influenza
HIV

Question 8

What are the four most common types of biological hazards?

Answer 8

Blood-borne
Respiratory
Intestinal/parasites
Other

Question 9

What are the recommended control measures to protect against blood-borne and respiratory infections?

Answer 9

Vaccinations

Question 10

What is the recommended control measure that can be taken to prevent the 4 most common types of biological hazards?

Blood-borne, respiratory, intestinal, other

Answer 10

Proper disinfection of:
surfaces
materials
equipment
linens

Question 11

What is a recommended control measure to prevent respiratory infections?

Answer 11

Proper ventilation

Question 12

What are 2 control measure specific for the prevention blood borne pathogens?

Answer 12

Use of sharps, disposable containers
Use of disposable single use needles

Question 13

Clean equipment placed on unclean surface is an example of what?

Answer 13

Contamination

Question 14

Linens that are not clean thoroughly can potentiate what?

Answer 14

cross contamination

Question 15

How long can HVB live on a fomite?

Answer 15

Up to 1 week

Question 16

If an unsterilized cup is used on a patient with open cuts, what could this result in?

Answer 16

Infections through cross - contamination

Question 17

If contaminated bodily fluid was left on a unsterilized cup, and the practitioner made contact with the bodily fluid, and proceeded to touch their eye, this would be an example of what?

Answer 17

Cross contamination

Question 18

If a person with a cold, touches their mouth with their hands and makes contact with a door knob,
What type of transmission is present?

Answer 18

Indirect contact transmission

For example: if the practitioner, then touches the door knob and touches their eyes, the contamination could be passed

Question 19

Mononucleosis is an example of what type of transmission?

Answer 19

Direct

Mononucleosis is passed through saliva. It is also known as the kissing disease.

Question 20

If a patient has a cold, and is speaking to a practitioner and small droplets spray from their mouth while they’re speaking what potential type of transmission is present?

Answer 20

Droplet transmission

If the droplets were to land, near mucous membrane of the practitioner, they could potentially become infected. Masks, or PPE are best preventative measure

Question 21

What can cause contamination or cross contamination?

Answer 21

Inadequate Acupuncturists

Question 22

Influenza can be spread through droplets, what other ways can it be spread?

Answer 22

Direct contact
(contaminated hands)

.
Indirect contact
(contaminated objects)

Question 23

Is a registered Acupuncturist expected to train others under his/her supervision in infection, prevention and control?

Answer 23

Yes 

Question 24

Our routine practises are based on the assumption that all patients are potential sources of infection?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Are tears and sweat considered body fluids that could be potentially contagious?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

True or false? . A practitioner may require fewer precautions for interactions that do not involve physical contact.

Answer 26

**True** If an acupuncturist decides their procedural interaction with a patient is of high risk it would be best to wear PPE .

Question 27

What is the most common vehicle of transmission of disease?

Answer 27

Hands

Question 28

When cleaning hands with ABHR, how long must our hands remained moist? . And will you use a paper towel afterward?

Answer 28

15 seconds No paper towel after. Hands must air dry

Question 29

Do hands need to be cleaned after contact with environmental surfaces or equipment?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

What type of gloves are used when an acupuncturist is cleaning their table after their patient has left using a low level disinfectant. Medical or utility?

Answer 30

Utility

Question 31

Are masks, less effective, or more effective in protecting against airborne infections?

Answer 31

**Less** Masks are most effective in reducing risk of droplet born organisms or splatter. The only mask to protect against airborn infections are N95’s

Question 32

What does communicable disease mean?

Answer 32

Easily transmitted

Question 33

If you are arranging additional precautions for infectious patients within your clinic, should you: post a sign that requires patients with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms to identify this to the practitioner or staff?

Answer 33

Yes This is not discrimination It is protection

Question 34

For droplet transmission precautions what type of disinfectant would you use at the end of treatment to wipe horizontal surfaces? . Low? Med? High?

Answer 34

**Low level disinfectant** You would also use low level disinfectant for ‘contact transmission precautions’

Question 35

For prevention of **airborne** transmission there are 2 specific precautions you are required to take. What type of mask would you wear? When would you treat the infected patient?

Answer 35

N95 Treat at end of day

Question 36

What type of transmission precaution requires: Use of mask and gloves when working within 2 meters of the patient

Answer 36

**Droplet** transmission precautions

Question 37

Are detergent wipes, suitable for blood and body fluids spillages?

Answer 37

No Detergent wipes are suitable for environmental cleaning

Question 38

Sterilization is the only process that destroys or eliminates, all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores. . What are the two ways to do this? 

Answer 38

Auto clave Or chemical sterilants with prolonged exposure of 3 to 12 hours

Question 39

After cupping over a needle, what type of cleaning is required?

Answer 39

Sterilization

Question 40

Are needles considered: Critical Semi critical Non critical

Answer 40

**Critical** They enter sterile tissue, including bloodstream | require cleaning followed by sterilization

Question 41

Are electrical clips and Tuina equipment considered: Critical Semi critical Non critical

Answer 41

**non critical** They make contact with skin, but not mucus membrane or does not directly contact the patient . | requires cleaning and low level disinfectant

Question 42

Can high-level disinfectant be used on items that cannot withstand heat sterilization?

Answer 42

Yes

Question 43

If a client appears sleepy, Is this **subjective** data?

Answer 43

No. | this is considered objective data

Question 44

The primary purpose of a provincial regulatory body is….. A. To ensure the quality of education in the profession. B.To ensure the public receive safe and ethical care. C.To ensure the well-being of the healthcare, professional. D. To assist the healthcare, professional and continuing education.

Answer 44

B

Question 45

What is the most common form of inhaled poison?

Answer 45

Carbon monoxide

Question 46

If you pierce a vein during an acupuncture treatment, you should apply direct pressure for how long?

Answer 46

One minute

Question 47

What is the most likely injury due to using a TDP heat lamp?

Answer 47

The arm gradually lowers due to lack of regular maintenance and causes a burn

Question 48

Clean needle technique is a system designed for what purpose?

Answer 48

Prevention of blood-borne infections like hepatitis B

Question 49

Can we safely needle, skin sores, and carbuncles?

Answer 49

Yes

Question 50

Would you treat stroke with prolapse by using a three edge needle?

Answer 50

No

Question 51

What is the incubation phase of a disease?

Answer 51

The time period in which the pathogen is replicating, but not producing symptoms

Question 52

If a patient has oppressive sensation in the chest and palpitations, can this be a sign of potential fainting?

Answer 52

Yes

Question 53

If a patient has just finished playing an intensive sport for multiple hours and they come for acupuncture treatment immediately after, should you give them Treatment?

Answer 53

No Acupuncture should not be applied to patients who have just finished vigourous physical activity

Question 54

If a patient has a phobia of needles, should you proceed with treatment?

Answer 54

No Acupuncture should not be applied to patients who have a needle phobia

Question 55

If a patient tells you that nearby objects are beginning to sway, and you notice that their lips are turning pale. What do you suspect could be happening?

Answer 55

Patient is experiencing potential fainting symptoms

Question 56

During your treatment, you use forceful, needling manipulation. You also find out partway through the treatment, that your patient has not eaten in over 12 hours. . What could happen to this patient during treatment?

Answer 56

They could faint

Question 57

If you notice your needle becomes bent during insertion, what should you do?

Answer 57

Withdraw and replace with another needle

Question 58

How much of the shaft should remain above the skin?

Answer 58

1/4 of the shaft should always remain above the skin never insert the needle all the way up to the handle

Question 59

If a patient tells you they are going to a loud rock concert in the evening on the same day they receive treatment, what should you advise?

Answer 59

Advise the patient not to experience intensive stimulation for the rest of the day, following treatment. They should also try to go to sleep early

Question 60

How does the filtration function of a mask become impaired?

Answer 60

Saturation from moisture with breathing