NYS Infection Control Mandated Training
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A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about confidentiality related to the condition.
Which of the following statements provide accurate information about the healthcare worker's right to
confidentiality? - ✔✔The worker is protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not
required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing infection in a
healthcare setting? - ✔✔Protecting healthcare workers from communicable diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these actions of the
worker represents an error that requires correction? - ✔✔The worker cleans the instruments in a hand-
washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their work environment
is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? - ✔✔Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to use - ✔✔The
manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - ✔✔Reusing single-use equipment
without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The worker
should plan to wear: - ✔✔An N95 filter respirator
Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a dressing
for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? - ✔✔Gloves, only
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Latest 2024 Version
A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about confidentiality related to the condition.
Which of the following statements provide accurate information about the healthcare worker's right to
confidentiality? - ✔✔The worker is protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not
required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing infection in a
healthcare setting? - ✔✔Protecting healthcare workers from communicable diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these actions of the
worker represents an error that requires correction? - ✔✔The worker cleans the instruments in a hand-
washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their work environment
is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? - ✔✔Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to use - ✔✔The
manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - ✔✔Reusing single-use equipment
without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The worker
should plan to wear: - ✔✔An N95 filter respirator
Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a dressing
for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? - ✔✔Gloves, only
