NYS Infection Control Mandated Training Exam Latest Version 2024/2025 ExpertVerified Q&As

A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the person's: - Nutritional status A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these actions of the worker represents an error that requires correction? - The worker cleans the instruments in a handwashing sink A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The worker should plan to wear: - An N95 filter respirator A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about confidentiality related to the condition. Which of the following statements provide accurate information about the healthcare worker's right to confidentiality? - The worker is protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers. According to New York State law, the professional conduct standards require that certain healthcare professionals may be subject to charges of unprofessional conduct for failure to: - Insure that others carry out infection control standards. According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required to: - Maintain a log of sharps injuries. An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? - Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection