NYS INFECTION CONTROL
MANDATED TRAINING || NYS
INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING
OVERVIEW EXAM 2025 || GRADED
A+
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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER- Prion
agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is
essential to use - ANSWER- The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? -
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: - 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? - ANSWER- Gloves, only
, Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? -
ANSWER- Gastric tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in
preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? - ANSWER- A negative
pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be
implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers? - ANSWER-
Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare
facilities? - ANSWER- Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated
infections (HAIs) is to use: - ANSWER- Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these
characteristics? - 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: - ANSWER- Nutritional status
MANDATED TRAINING || NYS
INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING
OVERVIEW EXAM 2025 || GRADED
A+
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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER- Prion
agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is
essential to use - ANSWER- The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? -
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: - 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? - ANSWER- Gloves, only
, Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? -
ANSWER- Gastric tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in
preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? - ANSWER- A negative
pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be
implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers? - ANSWER-
Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare
facilities? - ANSWER- Standard precautions
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated
infections (HAIs) is to use: - ANSWER- Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these
characteristics? - 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: - ANSWER- Nutritional status
