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Safty- Test Questions Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

5 years - Alberta

10 years- BC

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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

A

2- vulnerable host

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3
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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

A

1- droplet transmission

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4
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What method for decontaminate SOILED hands do you choose If running water is not available?

A

Use wipe to remove soil and follow by ABHR

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5
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What is the name of the most serious contaminant found on the skin and other surfaces?

A

Staphylococcus

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6
Q

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

A

Pneumonia

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7
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What are the 5 infections that pose a significant risk in an acupuncture clinic?

A

Hepatitis, ABC
Influenza
HIV

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8
Q

What are the four most common types of biological hazards?

A

Blood-borne
Respiratory
Intestinal/parasites
Other

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9
Q

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

A

Vaccinations

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10
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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

A

Proper disinfection of:
surfaces
materials
equipment
linens

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11
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What is a recommended control measure to prevent respiratory infections?

A

Proper ventilation

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12
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What are 2 control measure specific for the prevention blood borne pathogens?

A

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

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13
Q

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

A

Contamination

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14
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Linens that are not clean thoroughly can potentiate what?

A

cross contamination

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15
Q

How long can HVB live on a fomite?

A

Up to 1 week

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16
Q

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

A

Infections through cross - contamination

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17
Q

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?

A

Cross contamination

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18
Q

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?

A

Indirect contact transmission

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

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19
Q

Mononucleosis is an example of what type of transmission?

A

Direct

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

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20
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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?

A

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

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21
Q

What can cause contamination or cross contamination?

A

Inadequate Acupuncturists

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22
Q

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

A

Direct contact
(contaminated hands)

.
Indirect contact
(contaminated objects)

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23
Q

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

A

Yes 

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24
Q

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

A

Yes

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25
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Are tears and sweat considered body fluids that could be potentially contagious?

A

No

26
Q

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

A

True

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

27
Q

What is the most common vehicle of transmission of disease?

A

Hands

28
Q

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

A

15 seconds

No paper towel after.
Hands must air dry

29
Q

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

A

Yes

30
Q

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?

A

Utility

31
Q

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

A

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

32
Q

What does communicable disease mean?

A

Easily transmitted

33
Q

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?

A

Yes

This is not discrimination
It is protection

34
Q

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

A

Low level disinfectant

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

35
Q

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?

A

N95

Treat at end of day

36
Q

What type of transmission precaution requires:

Use of mask and gloves when working within 2 meters of the patient

A

Droplet transmission precautions

37
Q

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

A

No

Detergent wipes are suitable for environmental cleaning

38
Q

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? 

A

Auto clave

Or
chemical sterilants with prolonged exposure of 3 to 12 hours

39
Q

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

A

Sterilization

40
Q

Are needles considered:
Critical
Semi critical
Non critical

A

Critical

They enter sterile tissue, including bloodstream

require cleaning followed by sterilization

41
Q

Are electrical clips and Tuina equipment considered:

Critical
Semi critical
Non critical

A

non critical

They make contact with skin, but not mucus membrane or does not directly contact the patient .

requires cleaning and low level disinfectant

42
Q

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

A

Yes

43
Q

If a client appears sleepy,
Is this subjective data?

A

No.

this is considered objective data

44
Q

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.

A

B

45
Q

What is the most common form of inhaled poison?

A

Carbon monoxide

46
Q

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

A

One minute

47
Q

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

A

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

48
Q

Clean needle technique is a system designed for what purpose?

A

Prevention of blood-borne infections like hepatitis B

49
Q

Can we safely needle, skin sores, and carbuncles?

A

Yes

50
Q

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

A

No

51
Q

What is the incubation phase of a disease?

A

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

52
Q

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

A

Yes

53
Q

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?

A

No

Acupuncture should not be applied to patients who have just finished vigourous physical activity

54
Q

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

A

No

Acupuncture should not be applied to patients who have a needle phobia

55
Q

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?

A

Patient is experiencing potential fainting symptoms

56
Q

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?

A

They could faint

57
Q

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

A

Withdraw and replace with another needle

58
Q

How much of the shaft should remain above the skin?

A

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

59
Q

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?

A

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

60
Q

How does the filtration function of a mask become impaired?

A

Saturation from moisture with breathing

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