NYS INFECTION CONTROL MANDATED TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
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? ANS >>> 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? ANS >>> 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? ANS
>>> 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? ANS >>> Prion agents
To ensure proper processing of items and equipment for
patient care, it is essential to use ANS >>> The
manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in
contamination? ANS >>> 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: ANS >>> An N95 filter respirator
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
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? ANS >>> 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? ANS >>> 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? ANS
>>> 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? ANS >>> Prion agents
To ensure proper processing of items and equipment for
patient care, it is essential to use ANS >>> The
manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in
contamination? ANS >>> 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: ANS >>> An N95 filter respirator
