RELIAS ASSESSMENTS ASSISTANCE MATERIAL INFECTION
CONTROL EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Chain of Infection - ANS-The conditions that must be met for disease to occur and spread from
one individual to another.
Asepsis - ANS-Absence of all disease-producing microorganisms or pathogens.
Sterile - ANS-Free from all organisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic.
Contaminated - ANS-Presence of organisms and pathogens.
Antisepsis - ANS-Prevention or inhibition of growth of pathogenic organisms.
Disinfection - ANS-Process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms.
Bioterrorism - ANS-The use of microorganisms or biologic agents as weapons to infect
humans, animals, or plants.
Bioterrorism Act of 2002 - ANS-Involves local, regional, state, and national government for
early detection, public notification, and infection control.
Handwashing - ANS-The easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
, My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene - ANS-Before touching a patient, Before a clean or aseptic
procedure, After body fluid exposure or risk of exposure, After touching a patient, After
touching the patient's surroundings
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard - ANS-A regulation of OSHA est. 1991 to protect the health
team from exposure to viruses (HIV, AIDS, & other potentially infectious material OPIM)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANS-Includes gloves, gowns, lab coats, masks, and face
shields in appropriate sizes and be made accessible
Needlestick Safety Act - ANS-Requires a sharps injury log, identify and use safe medical devices,
and get input from employees responsible for care
Standard Precautions - ANS-Rules developed by the CDC to prevent the spread of infection; all
patients must be considered potential sources of infection
Basic rules of standard precautions - ANS-Handwashing, Gloves, Gowns, Masks and Eye
Protection, Sharps, Spills and Splashes, Resuscitation Devices, Waste and Linen Disposal, Injuries
Sterilizing with an Autoclave - ANS-Uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and
supplies; items stay sterile for 30 days
Chemical Disinfection - ANS-A few chemicals will kill spores and viruses but often require
instruments to be submerged for 10 or more hours
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit - ANS-Used to remove dirt, debris, blood, saliva, tissue from
instruments prior to sterilization using sound waves
CONTROL EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Chain of Infection - ANS-The conditions that must be met for disease to occur and spread from
one individual to another.
Asepsis - ANS-Absence of all disease-producing microorganisms or pathogens.
Sterile - ANS-Free from all organisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic.
Contaminated - ANS-Presence of organisms and pathogens.
Antisepsis - ANS-Prevention or inhibition of growth of pathogenic organisms.
Disinfection - ANS-Process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms.
Bioterrorism - ANS-The use of microorganisms or biologic agents as weapons to infect
humans, animals, or plants.
Bioterrorism Act of 2002 - ANS-Involves local, regional, state, and national government for
early detection, public notification, and infection control.
Handwashing - ANS-The easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
, My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene - ANS-Before touching a patient, Before a clean or aseptic
procedure, After body fluid exposure or risk of exposure, After touching a patient, After
touching the patient's surroundings
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard - ANS-A regulation of OSHA est. 1991 to protect the health
team from exposure to viruses (HIV, AIDS, & other potentially infectious material OPIM)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANS-Includes gloves, gowns, lab coats, masks, and face
shields in appropriate sizes and be made accessible
Needlestick Safety Act - ANS-Requires a sharps injury log, identify and use safe medical devices,
and get input from employees responsible for care
Standard Precautions - ANS-Rules developed by the CDC to prevent the spread of infection; all
patients must be considered potential sources of infection
Basic rules of standard precautions - ANS-Handwashing, Gloves, Gowns, Masks and Eye
Protection, Sharps, Spills and Splashes, Resuscitation Devices, Waste and Linen Disposal, Injuries
Sterilizing with an Autoclave - ANS-Uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and
supplies; items stay sterile for 30 days
Chemical Disinfection - ANS-A few chemicals will kill spores and viruses but often require
instruments to be submerged for 10 or more hours
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit - ANS-Used to remove dirt, debris, blood, saliva, tissue from
instruments prior to sterilization using sound waves
