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Question # 1

What is a characteristic of immediate-use steam sterilization?

Options:

A.  

Alternative to purchasing expensive instrument sets.

B.  

Can be used for the following surgery if properly stored.

C.  

Substitute for maintaining sufficient amounts of sterile instruments.

D.  

Performed in emergencies where cleaning is the most critical step.

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Which of the following processes is a critical step in sterile reprocessing of surgical instrumentation?

Options:

A.  

Send sterile processing disposable and reusable instrumentation for sorting.

B.  

Wrap instruments in disposable pads for protection until transporting to sterile processing.

C.  

Hold dirty instruments until the evening shift to minimize handling before returning to sterile processing.

D.  

Remove bioburden at the point of care and keep instrumentation damp until it reaches the sterile processing department.

Discussion 0
Question # 3

A patient with a non-crusted rash has boon diagnosed with Sarcoptes scabiei. The patient is treated with 5% permethrin and precautions are started. The precautions can be stopped

Options:

A.  

when the treatment cream is applied

B.  

when the bed linen is changed

C.  

24 hours after effective treatment

D.  

24 hours after the second treatment

Discussion 0
Question # 4

The infection preventionist understands that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the facility can be a risk factor for healthcare-acquired infections. What is the MOST likely risk from the HVAC system for patients in a Pediatric Oncology unit?

Options:

A.  

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

B.  

Norovirus

C.  

Aspergillus spp.

D.  

Clostridioides difficile

Discussion 0
Question # 5

Which water type is suitable for drinking yet may still be a risk for disease transmission?

Options:

A.  

Purified water

B.  

Grey water

C.  

Potable water

D.  

Distilled water

Discussion 0
Question # 6

As part of their antimicrobial stewardship initiative, Hospital A is using a qualitative study to assess their program. What type of data will be collected using this approach?

Options:

A.  

Numeric

B.  

Reliable

C.  

Reproducible

D.  

Subjective

Discussion 0
Question # 7

When designing a physical construction containment barrier to contain dust as well as potentially infectious microorganisms generated, reduced air pressure in the contained space relative to adjacent occupied spaces results in airflow from the:

Options:

A.  

Exhaust into the contained work space and then into the clean adjacent space.

B.  

Contained work space into the clean adjacent space and then out of the exhaust.

C.  

Clean adjacent space into the contained work space and then out the exhaust.

D.  

Clean adjacent space into the contained work space and then directly back into the building.

Discussion 0
Question # 8

An infection preventionist is utilizing the Shewhart/Deming cycle in an infection control program performance improvement project. In which of the following steps are the results of the interventions compared with the original goal?

Options:

A.  

Do

B.  

Act

C.  

Plan

D.  

Study

Discussion 0
Question # 9

It is determined that the Infection Prevention and Control Program has inadequate resources to accomplish the required tasks. What is the FIRST step?

Options:

A.  

Review studies and recommendations on resource allowances for staffing decisions

B.  

Contact hospitals in the region to determine their staffing guidelines

C.  

Schedule a meeting with supervisor to discuss current job duties

D.  

Update the Infection Prevention and Control Plan

Discussion 0
Question # 10

In the Preparedness and Response Framework for Influenza Pandemics, intervals are used to describe an influenza pandemic progression. The interval “Deceleration of the Pandemic Wave” is characterized by:

Options:

A.  

Subject matter experts’ judgment of the potential implications for human health.

B.  

Identification of novel influenza A in humans or animals anywhere in the world.

C.  

Low pandemic influenza activity but continued possible outbreaks.

D.  

Consistently decreasing rate of pandemic influenza cases.

Discussion 0
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