IPAC UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Infection control model - CORRECT ANSWER - Differs from traditional model in that it
focuses on tasks and procedures rather than on the client. Procedurally based
Human Needs Theory as it relates to standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - All
ages, cultures, genders etc. "The extent to which an individual or group is able to recognize
aspirations, satisfy needs, and to change & cope with the environment. "
-protect from health risks
-freedom from fear and stress
CDC - CORRECT ANSWER - Centres for Disease Control & prevention
CDC mission - CORRECT ANSWER - to promote health and quality of life by
preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability
- 1 of 8 federal public health agencies within the U. S.
-not a regulatory agency
Health Canada - CORRECT ANSWER - Promote and protect the public by helping safe
and effective products reach the market in a timely manner
- monitors products for continued softer after they are in use
-help the public obtain accurate, science-based info needed to improve health
Ministry of the environment and climate change through environmental protection act -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mission: to protect human and climate change and environment
Areas of the regulatory authority that affect infection control include:
-regulation of medical & chemical waste
-registration of chemical germicides used for healthcare
, risk assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine the interventions that are required to
prevent the transmission of infection
Procedures involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids and secretion, mucous membranes and
non-intact skin require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment PPE
standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER - level of care that a reasonably prudent
practitioner would exercise
The minimum level acceptable in all aspects of client care
chain of infection - CORRECT ANSWER - infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit,
mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
infectious agent - CORRECT ANSWER - bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER - Dirty surfaces & equipment, people, water,
animals/insects, soil
portal of exit - CORRECT ANSWER - Open wounds/ skin, splatter of bodily fluids,
aerosols
mode of transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact (direct or indirect), ingestion,
inhalation
portal of entry - CORRECT ANSWER - Broken skin/ incisions, respiratory track,
mucosa membranes, catheters and tubes
and CORRECT Answers
Infection control model - CORRECT ANSWER - Differs from traditional model in that it
focuses on tasks and procedures rather than on the client. Procedurally based
Human Needs Theory as it relates to standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - All
ages, cultures, genders etc. "The extent to which an individual or group is able to recognize
aspirations, satisfy needs, and to change & cope with the environment. "
-protect from health risks
-freedom from fear and stress
CDC - CORRECT ANSWER - Centres for Disease Control & prevention
CDC mission - CORRECT ANSWER - to promote health and quality of life by
preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability
- 1 of 8 federal public health agencies within the U. S.
-not a regulatory agency
Health Canada - CORRECT ANSWER - Promote and protect the public by helping safe
and effective products reach the market in a timely manner
- monitors products for continued softer after they are in use
-help the public obtain accurate, science-based info needed to improve health
Ministry of the environment and climate change through environmental protection act -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mission: to protect human and climate change and environment
Areas of the regulatory authority that affect infection control include:
-regulation of medical & chemical waste
-registration of chemical germicides used for healthcare
, risk assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine the interventions that are required to
prevent the transmission of infection
Procedures involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids and secretion, mucous membranes and
non-intact skin require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment PPE
standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER - level of care that a reasonably prudent
practitioner would exercise
The minimum level acceptable in all aspects of client care
chain of infection - CORRECT ANSWER - infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit,
mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
infectious agent - CORRECT ANSWER - bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER - Dirty surfaces & equipment, people, water,
animals/insects, soil
portal of exit - CORRECT ANSWER - Open wounds/ skin, splatter of bodily fluids,
aerosols
mode of transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact (direct or indirect), ingestion,
inhalation
portal of entry - CORRECT ANSWER - Broken skin/ incisions, respiratory track,
mucosa membranes, catheters and tubes
