32 Questions
What consideration should the massage practitioner keep in mind as a smoker?
He should inform clients ahead of time that he is a smoker.
After having too much to drink at a party, how long should Vince wait before working with a client for direct effects to wear off?
24 hours
Which massage therapist is the most professional and ready for work?
Terry, who is wearing scrubs and seems to be wearing little or no makeup today
Which pathogens insert their own genetic codes into a host cell's genetic codes in order to reproduce?
Viruses
Which type of pathogens can spread disease by forming colonies in the body that disrupt function?
Fungi
What are one-celled organisms that cause disease by parasitizing or directly destroying cells called?
Protozoa
How were pathogens spread to Jessica when she became sick from eating a contaminated hamburger?
Person-to-person contact
What causes sexually transmitted diseases?
Person-to-person contact
In which scenario does an opportunistic invasion occur?
Sharing drug needles between an infected and an uninfected person
What term means a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort?
Bullying
Where should one shelter in the instance of workplace violence?
A safe room
Which activity is complying with standard precautions when working with a patient who has an infectious disease?
Gloves should be changed between tasks and procedures on the same client after contact with material that may be contaminated.
Which sanitation practice is intermediate-level activity?
A hospital disinfectant labeled “tuberculocidal”
What should be done if a client has been exposed to TB?
Treated even if the disease may be dormant.
How can SARS be spread?
Touching the infected person’s skin and then touching one’s own eyes, nose, or mouth.
Which condition is a dysfunction in the body’s lymphatic system?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
What is a procedure that kills or disables pathogens on surfaces to prevent transmission called?
Decontamination procedure.
What is the appropriate action for the massage practitioner to take when a client has a fungal infection on the feet?
Avoid the area and sanitize any areas of environmental contact
Which activity is an unsanitary practice when cleaning the massage area at the end of the day?
Dusting with a dry cloth
In which settings are standard precautions used?
In both environments
Which item might a massage practitioner occasionally use as part of a safe and sanitary practice during a massage?
Mask
Which aspect would be a safety or sanitation concern in a massage therapy clinic?
Lack of barrier-free access to the facility
Which factor is not a fire hazard?
Nonsmoking environment
What is the recommended procedure for MRSA?
Use of standard precautions
How can the massage therapist be aware of the appropriate protocols for flu prevention?
Research updated CDC recommendations
Is it a realistic concern for a massage practitioner to become infected while giving a massage to a client with hepatitis C?
No, as long as standard precautions are used
Which condition is the most contagious to the massage professional?
Tuberculosis
Which method prevents the spread of disease?
Disinfection
What is suggested sanitation for all massage requirements?
An antibacterial/antiviral cleaning agent
What is the best way to clean in the massage area?
Work from the dirtiest area to the cleanest
Which statement describes standard precautions?
Prevent the spread of infections
What is the best way to clean spills of body fluids?
A 10% bleach solution
Test your knowledge of Hygiene, Sani and Safety.
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