NYS Infection Control Mandated Training: Questions &
Accurate Answers
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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is
essential to use Right Ans - The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? Right Ans
- 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: Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Gloves, only
Accurate Answers
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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is
essential to use Right Ans - The manufacturer's recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? Right Ans
- 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: Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Gloves, only
