INFECTION PREVENTION
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
What's the primary purpose of an infection prevention and control policy - ANSWERSTo
instruct staff on hiw to protect both themselves and residents from developing a
healthcare associated infection
How does an infection prevention and control program benefit nursing homes -
ANSWERSHelps prevent pathogen transmission and protects residents and staff from
developing infections
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control risk
assessment - ANSWERSTo set priorities and goals for preventing infections and
improving resident outcomes
Which of the following are core activities of an IPC program? - ANSWERSA. performing
infection surveillance. B. Identifying recording, and collecting IPC incidents. D.
Conducting an annual review and update based on IPC risk assessments.
What is an IPC policy? - ANSWERSAn IPC policy defines and provides evidence and
rationale for a required IPC practice, including guidance about practice implementation
What is an IPC procedure? - ANSWERSAn IPC procedure outlines the specific steps or
actions for performing an IPC practice
What are your first two resources? - ANSWERSCDC infection control website and CDC
infection control guidelines library
The language, "steps to clean and disinfect a blood glucose meter " fits best in which
content section of a IPC policy and procedure? - ANSWERSProcedure
The language, all staff, who insert or handle indwelling urinary catheter's fits best in
which Contant section of an IPC policy and procedure? - ANSWERSResponsibility
You are assessing your facilities readiness to prevent C diff, infections as part of your
IPC risk assessment. Which of the following factors would influence your score in this
category? - ANSWERSAvailability of gowns and gloves, and the process to monitor
antibiotic use
,Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? - ANSWERSRevise
policy when standards or practices change. Review annually for clinical relevance.
Allow staff review and feedback.
The risk for developing an infection, or transmitting pathogens are based on which of
the following - ANSWERSAdhering to IPC policies and procedures. Population served.
Care and service provided. Infections that are occurring in the community.
Which of the following are considerations when scoring the risk of an infection event on
the IPC risk assessment - ANSWERSProbability of occurrence. Level of harm.
Readiness to prevent.
Which of the following are reasons for conducting an annual IPC risk assessment in
nursing homes - ANSWERSAssessing potential infection risks to prevent resident harm.
Prioritizing area of focus for IPC program. Allocating resources to support IPC
performance improvement activities.
After you have scored the risk assessment which of the following actions, would you
take first to address the findings - ANSWERSIdentify high scoring items for IPC
program prioritization
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the infection prevention is in a
nursing home - ANSWERSLeading the infection, prevention and control program
True or false individual or individuals designated as a nursing homes infection
preventionist may work at a corporate location and handle all infection prevention and
control responsibilities remotely - ANSWERSFalse
Which of the following are considered important skills of an effective infection prevention
list - ANSWERSCritical thinking. Data interpretation. Communication. All of the above.
All of the above.
Epidemiology - ANSWERSis the study of the distribution and determinants of health
related states or events in specified populations an application of this knowledge to the
control of health problems
Surveillance - ANSWERSis the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation,
and dissemination of data. It is conduct into identify infections in monitor performance of
ABC practices to reduce infection risk and prevent spread of pathogens in my residence
staff and visitors.
Common infectious diseases - ANSWERSInfections occur because a pathogen such as
a bacteria, virus or fungus is able to invade a susceptible host in cause clinical disease
Pathogen transmission - ANSWERSThe transmission of infectious agents or pathogens
within a nursing home, requires three elements, a source or reservoir of infectious
, agents with a portal of exit for the agent, susceptible host with a portal of entry,
receptive to the agent, and a motor transmission for the infectious agent
Diagnosis of infectious disease - ANSWERSCulture-based diagnostic tests. Nucleic
acid amplification, diagnostic tests, (NAAT) polymerase chain reaction tests.(PCR)
Antimicrobials - ANSWERSAre drugs used to treat infections
Which of the following is not a consideration when interpreting diagnostic test results? -
ANSWERSCost of the diagnostic test
Five skills needed to effectively perform as an IP - ANSWERSCommunicator,
Leader, educator, critical thinker, and data, interpreter, and collaborator
Which role is an IP showing when he or she adapts information to address different
backgrounds and learning needs - ANSWERSEducator
Which role is an IP demonstrating when he or she advocates for IPC program -
ANSWERSA liter
Which of the following are true statements about the QIN-QIO program? -
ANSWERSProvides consultation services to nursing homes at no cost. Works with
nursing homes on variety of IPC program projects.
Which of the following are important, infectious disease concepts for an IP to
understand - ANSWERSEvaluating patterns and the distribution of infections. Common
classes of antibiotics and how they vary in spectrum an activity. Relationship between
anti-microbial use and the emergency of resistance. All of the above. All of the above.
Collaboration in the role of IP might look like which of the following - ANSWERSWorking
with the environmental services, housekeeping staff to improve workflow for terminal
room cleaning
With which of the following with the state HAI prevention program offer support -
ANSWERSAssisting during the response to outbreaks in other IPC practice breaches.
Conveying, healthcare facilities within a community to work on preventing the spread of
antibiotic resistant pathogens. Offering training for nursing homes about an HSN.
Why should infection prevention and control activities be addressed within the quality
assurance and performance improvement program? - ANSWERSTo address a highway
risk potentially preventable cause of harm
Who should be included on the quality assessment and insurance company? -
ANSWERSClinical leadership such as Don and md or designe. Administrator, owner ip.
All of the above. All of the above
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
What's the primary purpose of an infection prevention and control policy - ANSWERSTo
instruct staff on hiw to protect both themselves and residents from developing a
healthcare associated infection
How does an infection prevention and control program benefit nursing homes -
ANSWERSHelps prevent pathogen transmission and protects residents and staff from
developing infections
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control risk
assessment - ANSWERSTo set priorities and goals for preventing infections and
improving resident outcomes
Which of the following are core activities of an IPC program? - ANSWERSA. performing
infection surveillance. B. Identifying recording, and collecting IPC incidents. D.
Conducting an annual review and update based on IPC risk assessments.
What is an IPC policy? - ANSWERSAn IPC policy defines and provides evidence and
rationale for a required IPC practice, including guidance about practice implementation
What is an IPC procedure? - ANSWERSAn IPC procedure outlines the specific steps or
actions for performing an IPC practice
What are your first two resources? - ANSWERSCDC infection control website and CDC
infection control guidelines library
The language, "steps to clean and disinfect a blood glucose meter " fits best in which
content section of a IPC policy and procedure? - ANSWERSProcedure
The language, all staff, who insert or handle indwelling urinary catheter's fits best in
which Contant section of an IPC policy and procedure? - ANSWERSResponsibility
You are assessing your facilities readiness to prevent C diff, infections as part of your
IPC risk assessment. Which of the following factors would influence your score in this
category? - ANSWERSAvailability of gowns and gloves, and the process to monitor
antibiotic use
,Which of the following is a best practice for policy development? - ANSWERSRevise
policy when standards or practices change. Review annually for clinical relevance.
Allow staff review and feedback.
The risk for developing an infection, or transmitting pathogens are based on which of
the following - ANSWERSAdhering to IPC policies and procedures. Population served.
Care and service provided. Infections that are occurring in the community.
Which of the following are considerations when scoring the risk of an infection event on
the IPC risk assessment - ANSWERSProbability of occurrence. Level of harm.
Readiness to prevent.
Which of the following are reasons for conducting an annual IPC risk assessment in
nursing homes - ANSWERSAssessing potential infection risks to prevent resident harm.
Prioritizing area of focus for IPC program. Allocating resources to support IPC
performance improvement activities.
After you have scored the risk assessment which of the following actions, would you
take first to address the findings - ANSWERSIdentify high scoring items for IPC
program prioritization
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the infection prevention is in a
nursing home - ANSWERSLeading the infection, prevention and control program
True or false individual or individuals designated as a nursing homes infection
preventionist may work at a corporate location and handle all infection prevention and
control responsibilities remotely - ANSWERSFalse
Which of the following are considered important skills of an effective infection prevention
list - ANSWERSCritical thinking. Data interpretation. Communication. All of the above.
All of the above.
Epidemiology - ANSWERSis the study of the distribution and determinants of health
related states or events in specified populations an application of this knowledge to the
control of health problems
Surveillance - ANSWERSis the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation,
and dissemination of data. It is conduct into identify infections in monitor performance of
ABC practices to reduce infection risk and prevent spread of pathogens in my residence
staff and visitors.
Common infectious diseases - ANSWERSInfections occur because a pathogen such as
a bacteria, virus or fungus is able to invade a susceptible host in cause clinical disease
Pathogen transmission - ANSWERSThe transmission of infectious agents or pathogens
within a nursing home, requires three elements, a source or reservoir of infectious
, agents with a portal of exit for the agent, susceptible host with a portal of entry,
receptive to the agent, and a motor transmission for the infectious agent
Diagnosis of infectious disease - ANSWERSCulture-based diagnostic tests. Nucleic
acid amplification, diagnostic tests, (NAAT) polymerase chain reaction tests.(PCR)
Antimicrobials - ANSWERSAre drugs used to treat infections
Which of the following is not a consideration when interpreting diagnostic test results? -
ANSWERSCost of the diagnostic test
Five skills needed to effectively perform as an IP - ANSWERSCommunicator,
Leader, educator, critical thinker, and data, interpreter, and collaborator
Which role is an IP showing when he or she adapts information to address different
backgrounds and learning needs - ANSWERSEducator
Which role is an IP demonstrating when he or she advocates for IPC program -
ANSWERSA liter
Which of the following are true statements about the QIN-QIO program? -
ANSWERSProvides consultation services to nursing homes at no cost. Works with
nursing homes on variety of IPC program projects.
Which of the following are important, infectious disease concepts for an IP to
understand - ANSWERSEvaluating patterns and the distribution of infections. Common
classes of antibiotics and how they vary in spectrum an activity. Relationship between
anti-microbial use and the emergency of resistance. All of the above. All of the above.
Collaboration in the role of IP might look like which of the following - ANSWERSWorking
with the environmental services, housekeeping staff to improve workflow for terminal
room cleaning
With which of the following with the state HAI prevention program offer support -
ANSWERSAssisting during the response to outbreaks in other IPC practice breaches.
Conveying, healthcare facilities within a community to work on preventing the spread of
antibiotic resistant pathogens. Offering training for nursing homes about an HSN.
Why should infection prevention and control activities be addressed within the quality
assurance and performance improvement program? - ANSWERSTo address a highway
risk potentially preventable cause of harm
Who should be included on the quality assessment and insurance company? -
ANSWERSClinical leadership such as Don and md or designe. Administrator, owner ip.
All of the above. All of the above
