CH 7 pt 2 PDF

____ 26. A client has a fungal infection on the feet. What is the appropriate action for the massage practitioner to take? a. Massage the area with aseptic technique. b. Avoid the area and sanitize any areas of environmental contact. c. Disinfect the feet with a bleach solution; then massage. d. Su...

____ 26. A client has a fungal infection on the feet. What is the appropriate action for the massage practitioner to take? a. Massage the area with aseptic technique. b. Avoid the area and sanitize any areas of environmental contact. c. Disinfect the feet with a bleach solution; then massage. d. Suggest the client see a physician for antibiotics. ____ 27. When cleaning the massage area at the end of the day, which activity is an unsanitary practice? a. Filling the soap dispenser in the restroom b. Storing clean linen in the storage cabinet c. Sanitizing the massage table d. Dusting with a dry cloth ____ 28. A massage therapist works in both a hospital and a spa. In these settings, standard precautions are a. b. c. d. used in both environments. used only at the hospital. required only with immune-suppressed clients. necessary only when body fluids are present. ____ 29. When giving a massage, which item might a massage practitioner occasionally use as part of a safe and sanitary practice? a. Mask b. Towel c. Nail polish d. Breath mint ____ 30. Which aspect would be a safety or sanitation concern in a massage therapy clinic? a. Scented soap in the bathrooms b. Lack of barrier-free access to the facility c. Provided linens d. Silk plants for decoration ____ 31. Which factor is not a fire hazard? a. Nonsmoking environment b. Candles c. Fireplace d. Many electrical cords ____ 32. Which procedure is recommended for MRSA? a. Fire evacuation plan b. Use of standard precautions c. Barrier-free access d. Avoiding waxed floors ____ 33. Which way is best for the massage therapist to be aware of the appropriate protocols for flu prevention? a. Attend a staff meeting discussing fire prevention. b. Clean the restroom with a sanitizing agent. c. Ventilate the massage room after each client. d. Research updated CDC recommendations. ____ 34. A client has hepatitis C. The massage practitioner is concerned about becoming infected while giving this client a massage. Is this a realistic concern? a. Yes, because the transmission route is through casual contact. b. No, because this form of hepatitis is found only with HIV. c. No, as long as standard precautions are used. d. Yes, especially in conjunction with HIV. ____ 35. A client has had the HIV virus for more than 8 years and shows little sign of progression to AIDS. Another client has hepatitis C and is being treated. A third client has intestinal parasites picked up while traveling overseas, and a fourth client has asymptomatic TB. Which condition is the most contagious to the massage professional? a. HIV b. Hepatitis C c. Intestinal parasites d. Tuberculosis ____ 36. Which method prevents the spread of disease? a. Person-to-person contact b. Disinfection c. Opportunistic invasion d. Environmental contact ____ 37. Suggested sanitation for all massage requirements includes using a. gloves and masks. b. sterilization procedures. c. an antibacterial/antiviral cleaning agent. d. protective apparel. ____ 38. The best way to clean in the massage area is to a. store used linens in a closed bag or container. b. shake out all linens to remove dust. c. work from the dirtiest area to the cleanest. d. clean while moving dirt toward oneself. ____ 39. A statement that describes standard precautions is that they a. are unnecessary for unlicensed massage therapists. b. have little application to massage. c. currently recommend the use of gloves for all massages. d. prevent the spread of infections. ____ 40. To clean spills of body fluids it is best to use a. a 10% bleach solution. b. hot water. c. diluted hydrogen peroxide. d. soap. ____ 41. HIV is a virus that a. is the only known deadly virus. b. lives in red blood cells. c. can be killed with hot soapy water and a 10% bleach solution. d. affects mainly the skin and hair. ____ 42. AIDS is characterized as a. the cause of HIV. b. a bacterial infection. c. being caused by weak lymphocytes. d. a dysfunction of the immune system. ____ 43. An accurate statement about viruses is that they a. are able to be killed by antibiotics. b. sometimes live in the body without causing symptoms. c. are unable to live in mucous membranes. d. infect only unhealthy people. ____ 44. Hepatitis is a. a liver inflammation caused by a virus. b. a blood inflammation caused by a bacterium. c. only slightly contagious. d. an indication for massage. ____ 45. To improve safety in the massage therapy environment, the massage practitioner should a. regularly check and maintain all equipment and tables. b. keep all electrical cords hidden under the rugs. c. keep tile floors highly polished. d. provide candles in case of power failure. ____ 46. MRSA is the abbreviation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a potentially dangerous and contagious type of a. bacteria. b. virus. c. parasite. d. antibiotic. ____ 47. The physical removal of surface or area debris is called a. hazard protection. b. cleaning. c. disinfection. d. waste management. ____ 48. In the massage environment which products are considered hazardous? a. Linens b. Paper items c. Disinfecting agents d. Lotions ____ 49. What is an advantage of using quaternary ammonium compounds for disinfection in the massage environment? a. Do not damage fabric b. Are safe for ingestion c. Can be used full strength d. Are inexpensive ____ 50. When using any cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting product the massage therapist should a. use full strength to get the most benefit. b. make sure doors and windows are closed. c. mix products and put in different containers. d. read and follow instructions on the container. ____ 51. Which method would be used to prevent contamination through environmental contact? a. Wiping down countertops with an antibacterial and antiviral agent b. Bagging soiled linens and keeping them separate until they can be disposed of properly c. Wearing a surgical mask while giving a massage d. Wearing gloves while giving a massage