Infection Preventionist Post Test 2025
UPDATE| COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
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For which of the following organisms and syndromes should you apply Contact Precautions?
Please select all that apply.
Scabies, & c-diff
In residents with central venous catheters (CVCs), which of the following factors increase the
likelihood of developing a bloodstream infection? Please select the best answer.
higher # of lumens
Missing or inadequate information exchanged during care transitions can result in which of the
following. Please select all that apply.
A)Unrecognized spread of resistant bacteria at accepting facility
C)Increased risk of antibiotic-related adverse events
Removing a central venous catheter (CVC) that is no longer indicated most directly disrupts
which part of the chain of infection? Please select the best answer.
portal of entry
,Nurse Amy is about to perform a dressing change. The wound needs to be irrigated with large
amounts of normal saline. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should
Amy wear? ?Please select all that apply
gowns, gloves, & face
Standard Precautions apply when caring for which of the following residents? Please select the
best answer.
All residents, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status
Tracking process and outcome surveillance measures over time allows the infection prevention
and control (IPC) program to do which of the following? Please select the best answer.
all above
As part of Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette, individuals with signs of respiratory
infection should wear a facemask, if tolerated.
face mask- True
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule restricts
healthcare providers from sharing protected health information at transfer for treatment
purposes without patient authorization.
. HIPPA- should permit. False
What are examples of source control measures to contain respiratory pathogens? Please select
all that apply.
A)Place a facemask on individuals with signs of respiratory infection
C)Prompt disposal of used tissues
D)Hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry communicating that
resident has been placed on Transmission-Based Precautions? ?Please select the best answer.
, resident diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance data before an
outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
establish baseline
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control (IPC) risk
assessment? Please select the best answer.
to set priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident outcomes
What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care supplies? Please select all
that apply.
B) Select and gather necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering the
resident care area
C)Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the following
maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be implemented during an
outbreak investigation? Please select the best answer.
When potentially beneficial interventions are identified
When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following activities does the infection
preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility? Please select all that apply.
A. Reviewing documentation to assess adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize
antibiotic use
B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
UPDATE| COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
GUARANTEED SUCCESS |GRADE A+!! (100%
ACCURATE) GET IT RIGHT
For which of the following organisms and syndromes should you apply Contact Precautions?
Please select all that apply.
Scabies, & c-diff
In residents with central venous catheters (CVCs), which of the following factors increase the
likelihood of developing a bloodstream infection? Please select the best answer.
higher # of lumens
Missing or inadequate information exchanged during care transitions can result in which of the
following. Please select all that apply.
A)Unrecognized spread of resistant bacteria at accepting facility
C)Increased risk of antibiotic-related adverse events
Removing a central venous catheter (CVC) that is no longer indicated most directly disrupts
which part of the chain of infection? Please select the best answer.
portal of entry
,Nurse Amy is about to perform a dressing change. The wound needs to be irrigated with large
amounts of normal saline. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should
Amy wear? ?Please select all that apply
gowns, gloves, & face
Standard Precautions apply when caring for which of the following residents? Please select the
best answer.
All residents, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status
Tracking process and outcome surveillance measures over time allows the infection prevention
and control (IPC) program to do which of the following? Please select the best answer.
all above
As part of Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette, individuals with signs of respiratory
infection should wear a facemask, if tolerated.
face mask- True
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule restricts
healthcare providers from sharing protected health information at transfer for treatment
purposes without patient authorization.
. HIPPA- should permit. False
What are examples of source control measures to contain respiratory pathogens? Please select
all that apply.
A)Place a facemask on individuals with signs of respiratory infection
C)Prompt disposal of used tissues
D)Hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry communicating that
resident has been placed on Transmission-Based Precautions? ?Please select the best answer.
, resident diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance data before an
outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
establish baseline
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control (IPC) risk
assessment? Please select the best answer.
to set priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident outcomes
What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care supplies? Please select all
that apply.
B) Select and gather necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering the
resident care area
C)Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the following
maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be implemented during an
outbreak investigation? Please select the best answer.
When potentially beneficial interventions are identified
When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following activities does the infection
preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility? Please select all that apply.
A. Reviewing documentation to assess adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize
antibiotic use
B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
