Free CBIC Infection-Control Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following operating suite design features is LEAST important for the prevention of infection?

A : Type of floor material

B : Positive pressure air handling

C : Placement of sinks for surgical scrubs

D : Control of traffic and traffic flow patterns

Answer: A

Question 2

A healthcare worker experiences a percutaneous exposure to a patient with untreated HIV. The next step is to:

A : Initiate HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 2 hours.

B : Wait for HIV test results before starting treatment.

C : Offer post-exposure prophylaxis only if symptoms develop.

D : Retest for HIV after 6 months before deciding on PEP.

Answer: A

Question 3

The Environmental Services department is purchasing a new disinfectant that is an approved hospital disinfectant with no tuberculocidal claim. This product is appropriate for cleaning which of the following items?

A : Laryngoscope blades

B : Blood pressure cuff

C : Respiratory therapy equipment

D : Ultrasound probe

Answer: B

Question 4

Which statistical test is MOST appropriate for comparing infection rates before and after an intervention?

A : Student’s t-test

B : Chi-square test for proportions

C : Linear regression analysis

D : Wilcoxon rank-sum test

Answer: B

Question 5

An infection preventionist in the role of educator is teaching risk reduction activities to patients and families. For which of the following groups is the pneumococcal vaccine MOST appropriate?

A : Asplenic patients

B : International travelers

C : Immunocompromised newborns

D : Patients in behavioral health settings

Answer: A

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