Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason dialysis is a high-risk area for infection control?

• A. There is frequent exposure to blood
• B. Dialysis patients are immunocompromised
• C. The dialysis unit uses disposable equipment only
• D. Patients and staff are in close proximity

Answer: (C)

This item focuses on what typically makes a dialysis unit high-risk for infection control and which statement doesn’t fit that risk pattern. Dialysis areas are high risk because there’s frequent exposure to blood during cannulation and dialysate handling, patients often have compromised immune systems from kidney failure and related illnesses, and patients and staff work in close proximity, which can facilitate cross-contamination. Using disposable equipment only, on the other hand, would reduce infection risk when used properly, because disposable items limit the chance of carrying organisms from one patient to another. So that option is not a reason the unit is high risk; it’s a protective measure. The other factors described—blood exposure, immunocompromise, and close quarters—are real risk factors that contribute to the infection control concerns in dialysis settings.