NYS Mandated Infection Control 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? ---------
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
, Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing
the transmission of tuberculosis? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to
protect patients and healthcare workers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections
(HAIs) is to use: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Exposure to a small amount of organism can
cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism
is the person's: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Nutritional status
Exam 2025 | All Questions and Correct
Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers |
Just Released
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
, Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing
the transmission of tuberculosis? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to
protect patients and healthcare workers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections
(HAIs) is to use: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Exposure to a small amount of organism can
cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism
is the person's: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Nutritional status
