CDC Infection Preventionist Post-Test Questions and
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Question 1
After you have scored the infection prevention and control (IPC) risk assessment, which of the following
actions would you take first to address the findings? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
Identify high-scoring items for IPC program prioritization
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a goal of a water management program? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
B. Sterilizing municipal water
Question 3
As part of Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette, individuals with signs of respiratory infection should
wear a facemask, if tolerated.
Correct Answer
face mask- True
Question 4
Which of the following statements about infection surveillance in nursing homes are true? Please select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Surveillance priorities should be based on the results of the annual facility infection prevention and
control (IPC) risk assessment
D)The surveillance plan should include standard definitions and data collection methods
Question 5
Which of the following statements about point of care blood glucose testing are true? Please select the best
answer.
Correct Answer
C)Facilities should select meters intended for use in healthcare settings
Question 6
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the following maintenance
practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
Question 7
Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Revise policy when standards or practices change
B)Allow staff review and feedback
Question 8
With which of the following would the State Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention program offer
support? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Assisting during response to outbreaks and other infection prevention and control (IPC) practice breaches
C)Convening healthcare facilities within a community to work on preventing spread of antibiotic-resistant
pathogens
D)Offering trainings for nursing homes about the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
,Question 9
Which of the following statements about safe injection practices are true? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
D)Syringes should not be reused to enter medication containers, even when obtaining additional doses for an
individual resident
Question 10
During the previous influenza vaccine season, 120 residents received the influenza vaccine. 80 residents
declined the vaccine. Which of the following is the correct resident influenza vaccination acceptance rate?
Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
60%
Question 11
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? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A. Residents with difficulty containing secretions from sites of MDRO colonization and potential for
extensive environmental contamination
B. New residents on the unit are found to be colonized with the MDRO (evidence of ongoing transmission)
despite efforts to control spread
Question 12
Which of the following describes ways that wounds increase the risk of infections and pathogen transmission
in nursing homes? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
All of the above
Question 13
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if they identify a resident
suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not have environmental or respiratory protection controls?
Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Place the resident in a single-person room with the door closed
D)Notify the health department
Question 14
Which of the following statements about CAUTI prevention and management practices are true? Please
select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Asymptomatic bacteriuria in nursing home residents should not be treated with antibiotics
C)Biofilms develop quickly on urinary catheters and facilitate the development of resistance among bacteria
Question 15
Which of the following are true about placement within the facility of residents on Transmission-Based
Precautions? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
B. If a limited number of single-person rooms are available, highest priority should be given to residents who
are known or suspected to be infected with highly communicable pathogens.
Question 16
Which of the following is the best practice regarding decisions to restrict residents to their rooms while on
Transmission-Based Precautions? Please select the best response.
Correct Answer
C. Residents with active signs and symptoms of an infection from a highly communicable pathogen should be
,restricted to their rooms
Question 17
Which of the following in a resident room should be cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis? Please select
all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Bedrails
C)Toilet
D)Call buttons
Question 18
For which of the following organisms and syndromes should you apply Contact Precautions? Please select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
Scabies, & c-diff
Question 19
Which of the following statements regarding consultants who perform procedures at your facility is true?
Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
C)Your facility should ensure the consultant is bringing an adequate supply of instruments for the procedures
that are being performed
Question 20
Nurse Amy is about to perform a dressing change. The wound needs to be irrigated with large amounts of
normal saline. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should Amy wear? ?Please select
all that apply
Correct Answer
gowns, gloves, & face
Question 21
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and control (IPC) program? Please select
all that apply.
Correct Answer
everything EXCEPT FALLS
Question 22
Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee might
support the infection prevention and control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
A)Approves a cleaning and disinfecting procedure revised to address practice gaps following an outbreak
Question 23
Which of the following should be addressed when training staff on the proper selection and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)? Please select all that apply.`
Correct Answer
A)How to protect against self-contamination while wearing and removing PPE
C)How and when PPE should be donned
D)What to do in the event of an equipment failure or breach
Question 24
Which of the following statements about diagnosing pneumonia in nursing home residents are true? Please
select the best answer.
Correct Answer
C. Urinary antigen tests for Streptococcus pneumoniae can remain positive even after antibiotics have been
given
Question 25
, What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry communicating that resident has been
placed on Transmission-Based Precautions? ?Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
resident diagnosis
Question 26
Which of the following practices can decrease the risk that waterborne pathogens will be transmitted in
your facility? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Avoiding placement of decorative fountains in resident care areas
B)Cleaning and disinfecting sinks and tubs
Question 27
Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a low- or intermediate-level disinfectant
for use in your facility? ?Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Contact time
C)Pathogens against which the disinfectant is effective
D)Compatibility of the product with common surfaces and equipment in the facility
Question 28
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule restricts healthcare providers
from sharing protected health information at transfer for treatment purposes without patient authorization.
Correct Answer
. HIPPA- should permit. False
Question 29
Which of the following is true about the development and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
in nursing homes? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
Colonization pressure contributes to transmission
1. 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? Please select the best answer.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)Hand hygiene was not required because gloves were worn.
Rationale: The nurse assistant should have performed hand hygiene 3 times in this scenario. First, he
should have performed hand hygiene before donning the non-sterile gloves to address the indication
before touching a resident. Second, he should have performed hand hygiene after removing his first pair
of gloves, before donning the second pair of gloves. This one act would address several indications: After a
blood or body fluid exposure; after glove removal; and moving from a dirty task to a clean task. Third,
performing hand hygiene after removing the second pair of gloves addresses the indications after glove
removal and after touching the resident. (Module 7)
2. A resident is diagnosed with latent TB infection (LTBI). Is there risk that the resident will transmit
TB to others in the facility? Please select the best answer.
A) No, there is no risk of transmission at this time
Answers Latest
Question 1
After you have scored the infection prevention and control (IPC) risk assessment, which of the following
actions would you take first to address the findings? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
Identify high-scoring items for IPC program prioritization
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a goal of a water management program? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
B. Sterilizing municipal water
Question 3
As part of Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette, individuals with signs of respiratory infection should
wear a facemask, if tolerated.
Correct Answer
face mask- True
Question 4
Which of the following statements about infection surveillance in nursing homes are true? Please select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Surveillance priorities should be based on the results of the annual facility infection prevention and
control (IPC) risk assessment
D)The surveillance plan should include standard definitions and data collection methods
Question 5
Which of the following statements about point of care blood glucose testing are true? Please select the best
answer.
Correct Answer
C)Facilities should select meters intended for use in healthcare settings
Question 6
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the following maintenance
practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
Question 7
Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Revise policy when standards or practices change
B)Allow staff review and feedback
Question 8
With which of the following would the State Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention program offer
support? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Assisting during response to outbreaks and other infection prevention and control (IPC) practice breaches
C)Convening healthcare facilities within a community to work on preventing spread of antibiotic-resistant
pathogens
D)Offering trainings for nursing homes about the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
,Question 9
Which of the following statements about safe injection practices are true? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
D)Syringes should not be reused to enter medication containers, even when obtaining additional doses for an
individual resident
Question 10
During the previous influenza vaccine season, 120 residents received the influenza vaccine. 80 residents
declined the vaccine. Which of the following is the correct resident influenza vaccination acceptance rate?
Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
60%
Question 11
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? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A. Residents with difficulty containing secretions from sites of MDRO colonization and potential for
extensive environmental contamination
B. New residents on the unit are found to be colonized with the MDRO (evidence of ongoing transmission)
despite efforts to control spread
Question 12
Which of the following describes ways that wounds increase the risk of infections and pathogen transmission
in nursing homes? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
All of the above
Question 13
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if they identify a resident
suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not have environmental or respiratory protection controls?
Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Place the resident in a single-person room with the door closed
D)Notify the health department
Question 14
Which of the following statements about CAUTI prevention and management practices are true? Please
select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Asymptomatic bacteriuria in nursing home residents should not be treated with antibiotics
C)Biofilms develop quickly on urinary catheters and facilitate the development of resistance among bacteria
Question 15
Which of the following are true about placement within the facility of residents on Transmission-Based
Precautions? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
B. If a limited number of single-person rooms are available, highest priority should be given to residents who
are known or suspected to be infected with highly communicable pathogens.
Question 16
Which of the following is the best practice regarding decisions to restrict residents to their rooms while on
Transmission-Based Precautions? Please select the best response.
Correct Answer
C. Residents with active signs and symptoms of an infection from a highly communicable pathogen should be
,restricted to their rooms
Question 17
Which of the following in a resident room should be cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis? Please select
all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Bedrails
C)Toilet
D)Call buttons
Question 18
For which of the following organisms and syndromes should you apply Contact Precautions? Please select all
that apply.
Correct Answer
Scabies, & c-diff
Question 19
Which of the following statements regarding consultants who perform procedures at your facility is true?
Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
C)Your facility should ensure the consultant is bringing an adequate supply of instruments for the procedures
that are being performed
Question 20
Nurse Amy is about to perform a dressing change. The wound needs to be irrigated with large amounts of
normal saline. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should Amy wear? ?Please select
all that apply
Correct Answer
gowns, gloves, & face
Question 21
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and control (IPC) program? Please select
all that apply.
Correct Answer
everything EXCEPT FALLS
Question 22
Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee might
support the infection prevention and control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
A)Approves a cleaning and disinfecting procedure revised to address practice gaps following an outbreak
Question 23
Which of the following should be addressed when training staff on the proper selection and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)? Please select all that apply.`
Correct Answer
A)How to protect against self-contamination while wearing and removing PPE
C)How and when PPE should be donned
D)What to do in the event of an equipment failure or breach
Question 24
Which of the following statements about diagnosing pneumonia in nursing home residents are true? Please
select the best answer.
Correct Answer
C. Urinary antigen tests for Streptococcus pneumoniae can remain positive even after antibiotics have been
given
Question 25
, What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry communicating that resident has been
placed on Transmission-Based Precautions? ?Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
resident diagnosis
Question 26
Which of the following practices can decrease the risk that waterborne pathogens will be transmitted in
your facility? Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
A)Avoiding placement of decorative fountains in resident care areas
B)Cleaning and disinfecting sinks and tubs
Question 27
Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a low- or intermediate-level disinfectant
for use in your facility? ?Please select all that apply.
Correct Answer
B)Contact time
C)Pathogens against which the disinfectant is effective
D)Compatibility of the product with common surfaces and equipment in the facility
Question 28
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule restricts healthcare providers
from sharing protected health information at transfer for treatment purposes without patient authorization.
Correct Answer
. HIPPA- should permit. False
Question 29
Which of the following is true about the development and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
in nursing homes? Please select the best answer.
Correct Answer
Colonization pressure contributes to transmission
1. 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? Please select the best answer.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)Hand hygiene was not required because gloves were worn.
Rationale: The nurse assistant should have performed hand hygiene 3 times in this scenario. First, he
should have performed hand hygiene before donning the non-sterile gloves to address the indication
before touching a resident. Second, he should have performed hand hygiene after removing his first pair
of gloves, before donning the second pair of gloves. This one act would address several indications: After a
blood or body fluid exposure; after glove removal; and moving from a dirty task to a clean task. Third,
performing hand hygiene after removing the second pair of gloves addresses the indications after glove
removal and after touching the resident. (Module 7)
2. A resident is diagnosed with latent TB infection (LTBI). Is there risk that the resident will transmit
TB to others in the facility? Please select the best answer.
A) No, there is no risk of transmission at this time
