Free CBIC Infection-Control Exam Questions

Question 1

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 2

Which of the following individuals should be excluded from receiving live attenuated influenza virus?

A : Pregnant persons

B : Healthy persons aged 2 to 49

C : Persons with allergies to chicken feathers

D : Persons simultaneously receiving an inactivated vaccine

Answer: A

Question 3

The annual report for Infection Prevention shows a dramatic decrease in urinary catheter days, a decrease in the catheter utilization ratio, and a slight decrease in the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The report does not show an increase in the overall rate of CAUTI. How would the infection preventionist explain this to the administration?

A : The rate is incorrect and needs to be recalculated.

B : The rate may be higher if the denominator is very small.

C : The rate is not affected by the number of catheter days.

D : Decreasing catheter days will not have an effect on decreasing CAUTI.

Answer: B

Question 4

A patient with shortness of breath and a history of a tuberculin skin test (TST) of 15 mm induration was admitted to a semi-private room. The infection preventionist's FIRST action should be to

A : contact the roommate's physician to initiate TST.

B : review the patient's medical record to determine the likelihood of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

C : report the findings to the Employee Health Department to initiate exposure follow-up of hospital staff.

D : transfer the patient to an airborne infection isolation room and initiate appropriate isolation for tuberculosis (TB).

Answer: B

Question 5

The annual report for Infection Prevention shows a dramatic decrease in urinary catheter days, a decrease in the catheter utilization ratio, and a slight decrease in the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The report does not show an increase in the overall rate of CAUTI. How would the infection preventionist explain this to the administration?

A : The rate is incorrect and needs to be recalculated.

B : The rate may be higher if the denominator is very small.

C : The rate is not affected by the number of catheter days.

D : Decreasing catheter days will not have an effect on decreasing CAUTI.

Answer: B