NYS Infection Control WITH 100% RATED CORRECT REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025 LATEST
VERSION | 100% VERIFIED
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? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The worker is protected by the New
York State HIV confidentiality law and is not required to disclose HIV status to patients or
employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing infection
in a healthcare setting? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Protecting healthcare workers from
communicable diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these
actions of the worker represents an error that requires correction? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The
worker cleans the instruments in a hand-washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their work
environment is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to use -
(CORRECT ANSWER)The manufacturer's recommendations.
,Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The
worker should plan to wear: - (CORRECT ANSWER)An N95 filter respirator
Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a
dressing for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Gastric
tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing the transmission
of tuberculosis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)A negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to protect patients
and healthcare workers? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is to use: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Hand hygiene
, An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the person's: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Nutritional status
Which of the following national organizations provides scientifically sound infection control
recommendations? - (CORRECT ANSWER)National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH)
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: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Insure that others carry out infection control standards.
According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required to: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Maintain a log of sharps injuries.
In addition to mandating that certain health professionals receive training on infection control
and barrier precautions, New York State has established that: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Failure to
utilize infection control procedures is considered unprofessional conduct.
A healthcare employee in a community hospital is found to be infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). According to New York State Law, the hospital's evaluation of
the employee's ability to continue working must include consultation with experts including an
infectious disease specialist, a representation from the employee's practice area, and -
(CORRECT ANSWER)The employee's personal physician
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025 LATEST
VERSION | 100% VERIFIED
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? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The worker is protected by the New
York State HIV confidentiality law and is not required to disclose HIV status to patients or
employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing infection
in a healthcare setting? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Protecting healthcare workers from
communicable diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these
actions of the worker represents an error that requires correction? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The
worker cleans the instruments in a hand-washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their work
environment is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to use -
(CORRECT ANSWER)The manufacturer's recommendations.
,Which of the following practices would result in contamination? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The
worker should plan to wear: - (CORRECT ANSWER)An N95 filter respirator
Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a
dressing for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Gastric
tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing the transmission
of tuberculosis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)A negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to protect patients
and healthcare workers? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is to use: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Hand hygiene
, An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the person's: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Nutritional status
Which of the following national organizations provides scientifically sound infection control
recommendations? - (CORRECT ANSWER)National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH)
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: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Insure that others carry out infection control standards.
According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required to: -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Maintain a log of sharps injuries.
In addition to mandating that certain health professionals receive training on infection control
and barrier precautions, New York State has established that: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Failure to
utilize infection control procedures is considered unprofessional conduct.
A healthcare employee in a community hospital is found to be infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). According to New York State Law, the hospital's evaluation of
the employee's ability to continue working must include consultation with experts including an
infectious disease specialist, a representation from the employee's practice area, and -
(CORRECT ANSWER)The employee's personal physician
