NURSING HOME INFECTION 2025
PREVENTIONIST POST TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following are triggers for further investigation for a possible outbreak
and need for interventions? Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-B. An
increase in infections above a baseline infection rate
D. An increase in positive bacterial cultures without evidence of clinical infection
QUESTION 2
Which of the following are true about central venous catheter (CVC) dressings?
Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-C. Assessment of dressing should be
performed daily
D. CVC dressings should be labeled with the date of dressing change
QUESTION 3
Which of the following are true about placement within the facility of residents on
Transmission-Based Precautions? Please select the best answer. - ANSWERS-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.
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QUESTION 4
Which of the following are ways that tuberculosis (TB) is transmitted? Please
select the best answer. - ANSWERS-Through small infected particles suspended in
the air
QUESTION 5
Which of the following best describes an "antibiotic time out"? Please select the
best answer. - ANSWERS-Reassessing treatment 2-3 days after starting antibiotic
therapy, taking into account lab results and clinical response
QUESTION 6
Which of the following describes ways that wounds increase the risk of infections
and pathogen transmission in nursing homes? Please select the best answer. -
ANSWERS-All of the above
QUESTION 7
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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.
- ANSWERS-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 8
Which of the following in a resident room should be cleaned and disinfected on a
daily basis? Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-A)Bedrails
C)Toilet
D)Call buttons
QUESTION 9
Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? Please select all
that apply. - ANSWERS-A)Revise policy when standards or practices change
B)Allow staff review and feedback
QUESTION 10
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PREVENTIONIST POST TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following are triggers for further investigation for a possible outbreak
and need for interventions? Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-B. An
increase in infections above a baseline infection rate
D. An increase in positive bacterial cultures without evidence of clinical infection
QUESTION 2
Which of the following are true about central venous catheter (CVC) dressings?
Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-C. Assessment of dressing should be
performed daily
D. CVC dressings should be labeled with the date of dressing change
QUESTION 3
Which of the following are true about placement within the facility of residents on
Transmission-Based Precautions? Please select the best answer. - ANSWERS-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.
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QUESTION 4
Which of the following are ways that tuberculosis (TB) is transmitted? Please
select the best answer. - ANSWERS-Through small infected particles suspended in
the air
QUESTION 5
Which of the following best describes an "antibiotic time out"? Please select the
best answer. - ANSWERS-Reassessing treatment 2-3 days after starting antibiotic
therapy, taking into account lab results and clinical response
QUESTION 6
Which of the following describes ways that wounds increase the risk of infections
and pathogen transmission in nursing homes? Please select the best answer. -
ANSWERS-All of the above
QUESTION 7
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PREVENTIONIST POST TEST
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.
- ANSWERS-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 8
Which of the following in a resident room should be cleaned and disinfected on a
daily basis? Please select all that apply. - ANSWERS-A)Bedrails
C)Toilet
D)Call buttons
QUESTION 9
Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? Please select all
that apply. - ANSWERS-A)Revise policy when standards or practices change
B)Allow staff review and feedback
QUESTION 10
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