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Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards

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  1. A coach suspects an athlete has community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA). Which clinical presentation is MOST consistent with this diagnosis?

    Answer: A painful, warm, fluctuant abscess that resembles a spider bite

    CA-MRSA typically presents as a boil or abscess that is warm, erythematous, and fluctuant, which athletes often mistake for a spider bite.

  2. According to CDC guidelines, which action is MOST effective in preventing the spread of CA-MRSA among athletes?

    Answer: Consistent hand hygiene and not sharing personal items like towels and razors

    The CDC identifies hand hygiene and avoiding sharing personal items as the primary prevention strategies for CA-MRSA in athletic settings.

  3. A post-exposure evaluation for a staff member after an HIV needlestick should be initiated within:

    Answer: 72 hours to consider post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

    HIV PEP must be started as soon as possible and ideally within 72 hours of exposure; efficacy decreases significantly after that window.

  4. The practice of 'universal precautions' in athletics means treating:

    Answer: All blood and certain body fluids from every person as potentially infectious

    Universal precautions assume all blood and specified body fluids are potentially infectious regardless of the perceived infection status of the source.

  5. Which federal agency sets legally enforceable standards for bloodborne pathogen exposure in workplaces, including athletic training facilities?

    Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

    OSHA enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which establishes legal requirements for employers to protect workers from exposure.

  6. During a football game, an athlete sustains a laceration that bleeds through the initial dressing. The proper protocol is to:

    Answer: Remove the athlete, change the dressing, and ensure the wound is adequately controlled before return

    A saturated dressing indicates inadequate hemorrhage control; the athlete must be removed, the wound reassessed, and bleeding controlled before return.

  7. Which infectious condition is specifically classified as a reportable disease that a certified coach MUST report to public health authorities when confirmed among athletes?

    Answer: Meningococcal disease

    Meningococcal disease is a nationally notifiable condition requiring immediate reporting to public health authorities due to its rapid progression and outbreak potential.