QUESTION NO: 1
There has been an outbreak of foodborne illness in the community believed to be associated with attendance at a church festival. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate denominator for calculation of the attack rate?
There has been an outbreak of foodborne illness in the community believed to be associated with attendance at a church festival. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate denominator for calculation of the attack rate?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 2
Which of the following is an example of a syndromic surveillance indicator?
Which of the following is an example of a syndromic surveillance indicator?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 3
How can infection prevention and control programs BEST implement recommendations across different departments?
How can infection prevention and control programs BEST implement recommendations across different departments?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 4
An infection preventionist (IP) notices that several discharged newborns have been readmitted with staphylococcal infections. What should the IP do FIRST?
An infection preventionist (IP) notices that several discharged newborns have been readmitted with staphylococcal infections. What should the IP do FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 5
The MOST common route of infection for healthcare-associated (HA) pneumonia is:
The MOST common route of infection for healthcare-associated (HA) pneumonia is:
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 6
An infection preventionist is informed that there is a possible cluster of streptococcal meningitis in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which of the following streptococcal serogroops is MOST commonly associated with meningitis in neonates beyond one week of age?
An infection preventionist is informed that there is a possible cluster of streptococcal meningitis in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which of the following streptococcal serogroops is MOST commonly associated with meningitis in neonates beyond one week of age?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 7
A patient with suspected active tuberculosis is being transferred from a mental health facility to a medical center by emergency medical services. Which of the following should an infection preventionist recommend to the emergency medical technician (EMT)?
A patient with suspected active tuberculosis is being transferred from a mental health facility to a medical center by emergency medical services. Which of the following should an infection preventionist recommend to the emergency medical technician (EMT)?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 8
A team was created to determine what has contributed to the recent increase in catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). What quality tool should the team use?
A team was created to determine what has contributed to the recent increase in catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). What quality tool should the team use?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 9
The infection preventionist (IP) is assisting pharmacists in investigating medication contamination at the hospital's compounding pharmacy. As part of the medication recall process, the IP should:
The infection preventionist (IP) is assisting pharmacists in investigating medication contamination at the hospital's compounding pharmacy. As part of the medication recall process, the IP should:
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 10
An outbreak of Candida auris is suspected in the infection preventionist's (IP) facility. The IP's investigation must be conducted in a standard method and communication is critical. Which first step is MOST important?
An outbreak of Candida auris is suspected in the infection preventionist's (IP) facility. The IP's investigation must be conducted in a standard method and communication is critical. Which first step is MOST important?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 11
An infection preventionist (IP) is asked to monitor the use of preoperative antibiotics for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery. The IP should:
An infection preventionist (IP) is asked to monitor the use of preoperative antibiotics for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery. The IP should:
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 12
What inflammatory reaction may occur in the eye after cataract surgery due to a breach in disinfection and sterilization of intraocular surgical instruments?
What inflammatory reaction may occur in the eye after cataract surgery due to a breach in disinfection and sterilization of intraocular surgical instruments?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 13
Based on the compiled results of learner needs assessments, the staff has an interest in hepatitis B, wound care, and continuing education credits. What should be the infection preventionist's next step?
Based on the compiled results of learner needs assessments, the staff has an interest in hepatitis B, wound care, and continuing education credits. What should be the infection preventionist's next step?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 14
Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating countertop surface materials?
Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating countertop surface materials?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 15
What method of evaluation will BEST identify a staff member's competency with reprocessing medical devices?
What method of evaluation will BEST identify a staff member's competency with reprocessing medical devices?
Correct Answer: A
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