NYS Infection Control Mandated Training
Questions And Answers 2024.
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? - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. 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? - correct
answer. 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? - correct answer. Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to
use - correct answer. The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - correct answer.
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: - correct answer. 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? -
correct answer. Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? - correct answer.
Gastric tube feedings
Questions And Answers 2024.
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? - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. 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? - correct
answer. 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? - correct answer. Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to
use - correct answer. The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - correct answer.
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: - correct answer. 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? -
correct answer. Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? - correct answer.
Gastric tube feedings
