CERTIFICATION IN INFECTION
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST
VERSIONS 2025 TOP RATED A+
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[DATE]
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How long does a patient remain infectious after exposure to West Nile virus? correct answers 6-7
days before symptoms occur
With which teaching style (Grasha) does the IP focus on content rather than relationships w/
learners?:
Demonstrator
Formal authority
Facilitator
Expert correct answers Formal authority
In outbreak investigation, a line list & epi curve have been completed. Before generating
hypotheses, the next step should be to:
Establish plan for methodology
Conduct lit review
Conduct brainstorming session
Determine what resources are needed correct answers Conduct lit review to ID other outbreaks
w/ similar profiles
Which diagnostic tests for C. difficile has the BEST sensitivity and specificity?:
Nucleic acid amplification (ex. PCR)
Glutamate dehydrogenase
Toxigenic culture
Toxic enzyme immunoassay (EIA) correct answers NAAT, including PCR, has excellent
sensitivity/specificity, is quick, but is expensive
When considering reprocessing medical devices, most facilities will require:
A contract w/ third party reprocessing organization
Increasing training for staff regarding reprocessing procedure
Hiring of additional personnel
Improved sterilization, processing equipment correct answers A contract w/ third party
reprocessing organization
Burn patients are especially at risk due to:
Overall immunosuppresion
Loss of skin barrier
Use of invasive devices
Microorganisms's development of resistance to topical abx correct answers All of the above
, Which agency regulates medical waste and incinerators? correct answers EPA
Most common cause of early-onset neonatal meningitis is maternal transmission of:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Group B streptococcus
Cytomegalovirus
Toxoplasma gondii correct answers Group B strep
Epi curve that rises slowly and then plateaus most likely represents:
Common continuous exposure
Common intermittent exposure
Prpagated source
Point source correct answers Common continuous exposure
If a mother is pumping breast milk, what is the optimal time that milk should be stored in fridge
at 4 degrees C? correct answers 72 hours
Which indicator is likely to require longest time period for collection of surveillance data?:
CLABSI
CAUTI
CDI
VRSA correct answers VRSA. Infection is rare, so likely to require longest time to determine
rates of infection, usual rates of occurrence, etc
Purpose of the just-in-time inventory concept is to:
Minimize costs of inventory
Maintain better control of inventory
Prevent waste of medical supplies
Ensure adequate stock of medical supplies correct answers Minimize costs of inventory
Steps to reduce peritoneal dialysis catheter-associated infections include:
I - Placing exist site of catheter at beltline
II - Using double-cuff catheter
III - Using strict aseptic technique
IV - Avoiding baths/showers until insertion site heals correct answers II - Using double-cuff
catheter
III - Using strict aseptic technique
IV - Avoiding baths/showers until insertion site heals
What clinical manifestation in a pediatric patient should give an IP a high index of suspicion for
chicken pox?:
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST
VERSIONS 2025 TOP RATED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,.
How long does a patient remain infectious after exposure to West Nile virus? correct answers 6-7
days before symptoms occur
With which teaching style (Grasha) does the IP focus on content rather than relationships w/
learners?:
Demonstrator
Formal authority
Facilitator
Expert correct answers Formal authority
In outbreak investigation, a line list & epi curve have been completed. Before generating
hypotheses, the next step should be to:
Establish plan for methodology
Conduct lit review
Conduct brainstorming session
Determine what resources are needed correct answers Conduct lit review to ID other outbreaks
w/ similar profiles
Which diagnostic tests for C. difficile has the BEST sensitivity and specificity?:
Nucleic acid amplification (ex. PCR)
Glutamate dehydrogenase
Toxigenic culture
Toxic enzyme immunoassay (EIA) correct answers NAAT, including PCR, has excellent
sensitivity/specificity, is quick, but is expensive
When considering reprocessing medical devices, most facilities will require:
A contract w/ third party reprocessing organization
Increasing training for staff regarding reprocessing procedure
Hiring of additional personnel
Improved sterilization, processing equipment correct answers A contract w/ third party
reprocessing organization
Burn patients are especially at risk due to:
Overall immunosuppresion
Loss of skin barrier
Use of invasive devices
Microorganisms's development of resistance to topical abx correct answers All of the above
, Which agency regulates medical waste and incinerators? correct answers EPA
Most common cause of early-onset neonatal meningitis is maternal transmission of:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Group B streptococcus
Cytomegalovirus
Toxoplasma gondii correct answers Group B strep
Epi curve that rises slowly and then plateaus most likely represents:
Common continuous exposure
Common intermittent exposure
Prpagated source
Point source correct answers Common continuous exposure
If a mother is pumping breast milk, what is the optimal time that milk should be stored in fridge
at 4 degrees C? correct answers 72 hours
Which indicator is likely to require longest time period for collection of surveillance data?:
CLABSI
CAUTI
CDI
VRSA correct answers VRSA. Infection is rare, so likely to require longest time to determine
rates of infection, usual rates of occurrence, etc
Purpose of the just-in-time inventory concept is to:
Minimize costs of inventory
Maintain better control of inventory
Prevent waste of medical supplies
Ensure adequate stock of medical supplies correct answers Minimize costs of inventory
Steps to reduce peritoneal dialysis catheter-associated infections include:
I - Placing exist site of catheter at beltline
II - Using double-cuff catheter
III - Using strict aseptic technique
IV - Avoiding baths/showers until insertion site heals correct answers II - Using double-cuff
catheter
III - Using strict aseptic technique
IV - Avoiding baths/showers until insertion site heals
What clinical manifestation in a pediatric patient should give an IP a high index of suspicion for
chicken pox?:
