CDC Infection Preventionist Post Test Questions and Answers with Rationales Latest
Question : For which of the following organisms and
syndromes should you apply Contact Precautions?
CORRECT ANSWER : Scabies & Clostridioides difficile
Question : Which of the following statements about proper
handling of linen are true?
CORRECT ANSWER : The laundry area should be designed
to maintain separation between clean and dirty linen &Used linen should not be shaken or held close to the body
Question : In residents with central venous catheters (CVCs),
which of the following factors increase the likelihood of developing a bloodstream infection?
CORRECT ANSWER : Higher number of Lumens
Question : Which of the following statements about infection
surveillance in nursing homes are true?
CORRECT ANSWER : Surveillance priorities should be
based on the results of the annual facility infection prevention and control (IPC) risk assessment & The surveillance plan should include standard definitions and data collection methods
Question : When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which
of the following activities does the infection preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility?
CORRECT ANSWER : Reviewing documentation to assess
adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize antibiotic use &Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
Question : Which of the following is NOT a goal of a water
management program?
CORRECT ANSWER : Sterilizing municipal water
Question : Which of the following statements about influenza
vaccination for nursing home staff is true?
CORRECT ANSWER : Vaccinating nursing home staff can
reduce influenza-related illness and deaths in residents
Question : Which of the following statements about a
bloodborne pathogen exposure incident is true?
CORRECT ANSWER : Any exposure incident should be
reported through the channels outlined in the facility plan.
Question : As a result of lessons learned from outbreaks of
multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes, which of the following situations should warrant use of Contact Precautions and consideration of a single-person room for MDRO-colonized residents?
CORRECT ANSWER : Residents with difficulty containing
secretions from sites of MDRO colonization and potential for extensive environmental contamination &New residents on the unit are found to be colonized with the MDRO (evidence of ongoing transmission) despite efforts to control spread
Question : A nurse assistant is about to perform perineal care
on an incontinent resident who wears briefs. His supplies have already been gathered and placed on the clean bedside
table. He enters the room, dons non-sterile gloves, removes and discards the resident's soiled brief and cleans the resident's perineum. He removes his soiled gloves and dons a new pair of non-sterile gloves. He applies a clean brief. He discards his gloves and exists the room. How many times should he have performed hand hygiene in this scenario?
CORRECT ANSWER : 3
Question : Before performing wound care, if the hands are not
visibly soiled, which method of hand hygiene by staff members is preferred?
CORRECT ANSWER : Using an alcohol-based hand rub
Question : Which of the following practices can decrease the
risk that waterborne pathogens will be transmitted in your facility?
CORRECT ANSWER : Avoiding placement of decorative
fountains in resident care areas &Cleaning and disinfecting sinks and tubs