A-IPC PRACTICE EXAM Q&A GRADED A+ TESTED
AND APPROVED LATEST UPDATE
airborne transmission -- ANSWER--pathogen that's airborne then possibly
inhaled by the host as droplet nuclei
alcohol-based hand rub -- ANSWER--reduces number of viable microorganisms
on hands
aerosols -- ANSWER--small particles less than 10 micrometers that remain
airborne and viable for extended periods of time in the environment (water and
air syringes)
allergen -- ANSWER--antigen that can cause hypersensitivity and an allergic
reaction in the host
allergic contact dermatitis -- ANSWER--swelling/irritation of the skin from
contact with a chemical
CDC -- ANSWER--Center for Disease Control
,APIC -- ANSWER--Association for Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology.
CDC and APIC -- ANSWER--made standards for practice
CBIC Mission statement -- ANSWER--to protect the public through the
development, administration, and promotion of an accredited certification in
infection prevention and control
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) --
ANSWER--board that administers certification process for professionals in
infection control and epidemiology
National Commission on Certifying Agencies -- ANSWER--accredits CBIC and
a committee of the National Competency Assessment Organization
administrative controls -- ANSWER--admin measures to reduce risks of
pathogenic transmissions in health care settings
anaphylaxis -- ANSWER--Severe allergic reaction
antibodies -- ANSWER--Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious
agents
,antigens -- ANSWER--protein/carbohydrate that enters body and activates
immune process by stimulating the production of protective antibodies
antiseptic -- ANSWER--germicidal solution to inhibit growth/destroy
microorganisms
asepsis -- ANSWER--method to prevent spread of infection
bacterial count -- ANSWER--Method of estimating the number of bacteria per
unit sample.
bio-burden -- ANSWER--The number of viable organisms in or on an object or
surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or
sterilization.
Biological indicators -- ANSWER--devices that can be used to monitor the
effectiveness of sterilization processes to effectively destroy microorganisms
and spores
Blood borne pathogens -- ANSWER--Disease-causing organisms transferred
through contact with blood or other body fluids
blood-borne pathogens standard -- ANSWER--law that requires healthcare
facilities to protect employees from blood borne health hazards
, follow rules to reduce or eliminate risk
written exposure control plan
chemical indicators -- ANSWER--change color, for effectiveness of sterilization
processes
chemical sterilants -- ANSWER--able to destroy all microorganisms and
bacterial spores
cleaning -- ANSWER--The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other
visible contaminants from a surface.
colony forming unit -- ANSWER--minimum number of separable cells on or in
an agar that creates a colony
contaminated -- ANSWER--Containing infection or infectious organisms or
germs.
critical medical devices -- ANSWER--Expected to come into contact with
sterile tissues
decontamination -- ANSWER--The removal or cleansing or inactivation of
dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials where they can
no longer transmit infectious particles
AND APPROVED LATEST UPDATE
airborne transmission -- ANSWER--pathogen that's airborne then possibly
inhaled by the host as droplet nuclei
alcohol-based hand rub -- ANSWER--reduces number of viable microorganisms
on hands
aerosols -- ANSWER--small particles less than 10 micrometers that remain
airborne and viable for extended periods of time in the environment (water and
air syringes)
allergen -- ANSWER--antigen that can cause hypersensitivity and an allergic
reaction in the host
allergic contact dermatitis -- ANSWER--swelling/irritation of the skin from
contact with a chemical
CDC -- ANSWER--Center for Disease Control
,APIC -- ANSWER--Association for Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology.
CDC and APIC -- ANSWER--made standards for practice
CBIC Mission statement -- ANSWER--to protect the public through the
development, administration, and promotion of an accredited certification in
infection prevention and control
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) --
ANSWER--board that administers certification process for professionals in
infection control and epidemiology
National Commission on Certifying Agencies -- ANSWER--accredits CBIC and
a committee of the National Competency Assessment Organization
administrative controls -- ANSWER--admin measures to reduce risks of
pathogenic transmissions in health care settings
anaphylaxis -- ANSWER--Severe allergic reaction
antibodies -- ANSWER--Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious
agents
,antigens -- ANSWER--protein/carbohydrate that enters body and activates
immune process by stimulating the production of protective antibodies
antiseptic -- ANSWER--germicidal solution to inhibit growth/destroy
microorganisms
asepsis -- ANSWER--method to prevent spread of infection
bacterial count -- ANSWER--Method of estimating the number of bacteria per
unit sample.
bio-burden -- ANSWER--The number of viable organisms in or on an object or
surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or
sterilization.
Biological indicators -- ANSWER--devices that can be used to monitor the
effectiveness of sterilization processes to effectively destroy microorganisms
and spores
Blood borne pathogens -- ANSWER--Disease-causing organisms transferred
through contact with blood or other body fluids
blood-borne pathogens standard -- ANSWER--law that requires healthcare
facilities to protect employees from blood borne health hazards
, follow rules to reduce or eliminate risk
written exposure control plan
chemical indicators -- ANSWER--change color, for effectiveness of sterilization
processes
chemical sterilants -- ANSWER--able to destroy all microorganisms and
bacterial spores
cleaning -- ANSWER--The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other
visible contaminants from a surface.
colony forming unit -- ANSWER--minimum number of separable cells on or in
an agar that creates a colony
contaminated -- ANSWER--Containing infection or infectious organisms or
germs.
critical medical devices -- ANSWER--Expected to come into contact with
sterile tissues
decontamination -- ANSWER--The removal or cleansing or inactivation of
dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials where they can
no longer transmit infectious particles
