CIC PRACTICE EXAM EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ When an epidemiological investigation is being conducted. ( very
costly no standards exists). Answer: What is an indication for
routine environmental culturing?
◉ 1. HA- TB
2. Single case aspergillosis
3. HA- Varicella
4. Increase in post op SSIs. Answer: What can HVAC malfunctions
cause in the hospital setting?
◉ 41 F/ 5 C or lower. Answer: Safe temp range for cold food storage
◉ Western Blot.
EIA twice and then the western blot. Answer: An employee is
exposed to blood and bodily fluids from a pt whose baseline testing
revealed positive results in rapid HIV test. What's the most
appropriate F/U test for pt?
,◉ equal to or less than 2 hours at room temperature. Answer: What
is the acceptable blood culture transport time?
◉ 60%. Answer: What is the acceptable upper limit for relative
humidity in a facility to prevent fungal growth?
◉ Hep B, Seasonal Flu, Meningococcal, MMR, and Varicella
(chickenpox) or VZIG if pregnant. Answer: Recommended vaccines
for HCW?
◉ 35F - 46F (2C - 8C). Answer: At what temperature are vaccines
stored?
◉ Used to investigate public health issues and improve healthcare
outcomes or when IPs evaluate their IP plan. Answer: When would
you use a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
analysis) ?
◉ - pick topic or process to study
- multidisciplinary team
- flow diagram w/ steps + sub steps
- brainstorm possible failures (rate them)
- create actions to eliminate found failures
,- identify outcome measures. Answer: What are the 6 steps of FMEA
(failure mode effect analysis) ?
◉ NODULAR: reddish brown, pruritic(itchy) nodules on male
genitalia, groin, and axillae. Found usually in small children
CRUSTED (Norwegian): crusty, scaly dermatitis usually on hands
WEBS of fingers and feet including dystrophic nails. Highly
contagious
INCUBATION: 4-6 wks but could be as short as 10 days
ISOLATION: contact until 24 hrs after tx (transmitted through direct
contact with infested skin). Answer: SCABIES
sxs:
incubation:
isolation:
◉ Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) caused by tick bite
This is called ERYTHEMA MIGRANS. Answer: (Pretend this is on
skin) What do you think the patient has and what is this called?
◉ EARLY LOCALIZED: erythema migrans at bite site 7-14 days after
tick detachment, usually round or oval (annular).
, EARLY DISSEMINATED: secondary skin lesions look like erythema
migrans but scattered and smaller. Flulike symptoms
LATE DISSEMINATED: Px & joint swelling. Migratory arthralgias
from days - months. Affects knees & hips, knee swelling can occur &
Baker cysts.. Answer: SXS at each stage of Lyme disease (borrelia
burgdorferi)
◉ Just remember what this looks like. Answer:
◉ -Select surveillance methodology
-Asses and define population(s) to be studied
-Choose events to monitor
-Determine time period for observation
-Identify surveillance criteria (case definition)
-Identify data elements to be collected
-Determine methods for data analysis
-Determine methods for data collection and management
-Design an interpretive surveillance report
-Identify recipients of the surveillance report
-Develop a written surveillance plan
-Surveillance program evaluation. Answer: Elements of an effective
Surveillance Program
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ When an epidemiological investigation is being conducted. ( very
costly no standards exists). Answer: What is an indication for
routine environmental culturing?
◉ 1. HA- TB
2. Single case aspergillosis
3. HA- Varicella
4. Increase in post op SSIs. Answer: What can HVAC malfunctions
cause in the hospital setting?
◉ 41 F/ 5 C or lower. Answer: Safe temp range for cold food storage
◉ Western Blot.
EIA twice and then the western blot. Answer: An employee is
exposed to blood and bodily fluids from a pt whose baseline testing
revealed positive results in rapid HIV test. What's the most
appropriate F/U test for pt?
,◉ equal to or less than 2 hours at room temperature. Answer: What
is the acceptable blood culture transport time?
◉ 60%. Answer: What is the acceptable upper limit for relative
humidity in a facility to prevent fungal growth?
◉ Hep B, Seasonal Flu, Meningococcal, MMR, and Varicella
(chickenpox) or VZIG if pregnant. Answer: Recommended vaccines
for HCW?
◉ 35F - 46F (2C - 8C). Answer: At what temperature are vaccines
stored?
◉ Used to investigate public health issues and improve healthcare
outcomes or when IPs evaluate their IP plan. Answer: When would
you use a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
analysis) ?
◉ - pick topic or process to study
- multidisciplinary team
- flow diagram w/ steps + sub steps
- brainstorm possible failures (rate them)
- create actions to eliminate found failures
,- identify outcome measures. Answer: What are the 6 steps of FMEA
(failure mode effect analysis) ?
◉ NODULAR: reddish brown, pruritic(itchy) nodules on male
genitalia, groin, and axillae. Found usually in small children
CRUSTED (Norwegian): crusty, scaly dermatitis usually on hands
WEBS of fingers and feet including dystrophic nails. Highly
contagious
INCUBATION: 4-6 wks but could be as short as 10 days
ISOLATION: contact until 24 hrs after tx (transmitted through direct
contact with infested skin). Answer: SCABIES
sxs:
incubation:
isolation:
◉ Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) caused by tick bite
This is called ERYTHEMA MIGRANS. Answer: (Pretend this is on
skin) What do you think the patient has and what is this called?
◉ EARLY LOCALIZED: erythema migrans at bite site 7-14 days after
tick detachment, usually round or oval (annular).
, EARLY DISSEMINATED: secondary skin lesions look like erythema
migrans but scattered and smaller. Flulike symptoms
LATE DISSEMINATED: Px & joint swelling. Migratory arthralgias
from days - months. Affects knees & hips, knee swelling can occur &
Baker cysts.. Answer: SXS at each stage of Lyme disease (borrelia
burgdorferi)
◉ Just remember what this looks like. Answer:
◉ -Select surveillance methodology
-Asses and define population(s) to be studied
-Choose events to monitor
-Determine time period for observation
-Identify surveillance criteria (case definition)
-Identify data elements to be collected
-Determine methods for data analysis
-Determine methods for data collection and management
-Design an interpretive surveillance report
-Identify recipients of the surveillance report
-Develop a written surveillance plan
-Surveillance program evaluation. Answer: Elements of an effective
Surveillance Program
