CDC INFECTION PREVENTIONIST POST TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| LATEST 2026
1. Which of the following is the PRIMARY
purpose of a facility's Infection Prevention and
Control (IPC) risk assessment?
A) To satisfy a regulatory requirement for
documentation.
B) To identify areas of high risk and set priorities
for the IPC program's goals.
C) To determine the exact source of every
infection in the facility.
D) To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of
different disinfectants.
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse is performing a dressing change on a
wound that requires irrigation with a large
amount of normal saline, which may cause
splashing. Which of the following Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) should the nurse
wear?
A) Gloves only.
B) Gloves and a gown.
C) Gloves, a gown, and a face shield or mask
with eye protection.
D) A surgical mask only.
Correct Answer: C
,3. Standard Precautions should be applied when
caring for which of the following residents?
A) Only residents with a known, diagnosed
infection.
B) Only residents who are showing visible signs
of illness.
C) All residents, regardless of their suspected or
confirmed infection status.
D) Only residents in isolation.
Correct Answer: C
4. A resident has been diagnosed with Latent
Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). Is there a risk they
will transmit TB to others in the facility?
A) Yes, they are highly contagious.
B) No, there is no risk of transmission at this
time.
C) Only if they are coughing.
D) Only if they have a fever.
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the MOST important reason to
monitor infection surveillance data before an
outbreak occurs?
A) To identify which staff members are not
following protocols.
B) To establish a baseline rate of infections for
the facility.
C) To report data to the CDC on a weekly basis.
D) To ensure all residents are tested for MDROs.
Correct Answer: B
, 6. A nurse is about to perform perineal care on
an incontinent resident. The nurse dons gloves,
removes the soiled brief, cleans the resident,
removes the soiled gloves, dons a new pair of
gloves, applies a clean brief, and then removes
the gloves. How many times should hand
hygiene have been performed in this scenario?
A) Once, before entering the room.
B) Twice, before and after the procedure.
C) At least three times: after removing soiled
gloves, before donning new gloves, and after
removing the final pair of gloves.
D) Only if the hands become visibly soiled.
Correct Answer: C
7. Which of the following is NOT a goal of a
facility's water management program to
prevent Legionnaires' disease?
A) Maintaining appropriate water temperatures.
B) Sterilizing municipal water.
C) Preventing water stagnation.
D) Regularly testing for Legionella in high-risk
areas.
Correct Answer: B
8. When should a healthcare worker perform
hand hygiene?
A) Before and after all patient contact.
B) Before putting on gloves and after removing
gloves.
C) After contact with potentially infectious
material.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| LATEST 2026
1. Which of the following is the PRIMARY
purpose of a facility's Infection Prevention and
Control (IPC) risk assessment?
A) To satisfy a regulatory requirement for
documentation.
B) To identify areas of high risk and set priorities
for the IPC program's goals.
C) To determine the exact source of every
infection in the facility.
D) To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of
different disinfectants.
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse is performing a dressing change on a
wound that requires irrigation with a large
amount of normal saline, which may cause
splashing. Which of the following Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) should the nurse
wear?
A) Gloves only.
B) Gloves and a gown.
C) Gloves, a gown, and a face shield or mask
with eye protection.
D) A surgical mask only.
Correct Answer: C
,3. Standard Precautions should be applied when
caring for which of the following residents?
A) Only residents with a known, diagnosed
infection.
B) Only residents who are showing visible signs
of illness.
C) All residents, regardless of their suspected or
confirmed infection status.
D) Only residents in isolation.
Correct Answer: C
4. A resident has been diagnosed with Latent
Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). Is there a risk they
will transmit TB to others in the facility?
A) Yes, they are highly contagious.
B) No, there is no risk of transmission at this
time.
C) Only if they are coughing.
D) Only if they have a fever.
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the MOST important reason to
monitor infection surveillance data before an
outbreak occurs?
A) To identify which staff members are not
following protocols.
B) To establish a baseline rate of infections for
the facility.
C) To report data to the CDC on a weekly basis.
D) To ensure all residents are tested for MDROs.
Correct Answer: B
, 6. A nurse is about to perform perineal care on
an incontinent resident. The nurse dons gloves,
removes the soiled brief, cleans the resident,
removes the soiled gloves, dons a new pair of
gloves, applies a clean brief, and then removes
the gloves. How many times should hand
hygiene have been performed in this scenario?
A) Once, before entering the room.
B) Twice, before and after the procedure.
C) At least three times: after removing soiled
gloves, before donning new gloves, and after
removing the final pair of gloves.
D) Only if the hands become visibly soiled.
Correct Answer: C
7. Which of the following is NOT a goal of a
facility's water management program to
prevent Legionnaires' disease?
A) Maintaining appropriate water temperatures.
B) Sterilizing municipal water.
C) Preventing water stagnation.
D) Regularly testing for Legionella in high-risk
areas.
Correct Answer: B
8. When should a healthcare worker perform
hand hygiene?
A) Before and after all patient contact.
B) Before putting on gloves and after removing
gloves.
C) After contact with potentially infectious
material.
