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