CDC Infection Preventionist Post Test 2026
Questions and Answers – A+ Graded with
Expert Solutions
What are examples of source control measures to contain respiratory
pathogens? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A)Place a facemask
on individuals with signs of respiratory infection
C)Prompt disposal of used tissues
D)Hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry
communicating that resident has been placed on Transmission-Based
Precautions? ?Please select the best answer. ......ANSWER.....resident
diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance
data before an outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
......ANSWER.....establish baseline
,What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control
(IPC) risk assessment? Please select the best answer. ......ANSWER.....to set
priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident
outcomes
What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care
supplies? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....B) Select and gather
necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering the
resident care area
C)Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the
following maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
......ANSWER.....B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and
obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be
implemented during an outbreak investigation? Please select the best
answer. ......ANSWER.....When potentially beneficial interventions are
identified
, When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following activities
does the infection preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility? Please
select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A. Reviewing documentation to assess
adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize antibiotic use
B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if
they identify a resident suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not
have environmental or respiratory protection controls? Please select all that
apply. ......ANSWER.....B)Place the resident in a single-person room with the
door closed
D)Notify the health department
Which of the following are appropriate indications for indwelling urinary
catheters? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A)Managing
prolonged immobilization for pelvic fracture
D)Managing acute urinary retention
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and
control (IPC) program? Please select all that apply.
......ANSWER.....everything EXCEPT FALLS
Questions and Answers – A+ Graded with
Expert Solutions
What are examples of source control measures to contain respiratory
pathogens? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A)Place a facemask
on individuals with signs of respiratory infection
C)Prompt disposal of used tissues
D)Hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry
communicating that resident has been placed on Transmission-Based
Precautions? ?Please select the best answer. ......ANSWER.....resident
diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance
data before an outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
......ANSWER.....establish baseline
,What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and control
(IPC) risk assessment? Please select the best answer. ......ANSWER.....to set
priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident
outcomes
What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care
supplies? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....B) Select and gather
necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering the
resident care area
C)Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of the
following maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that apply.
......ANSWER.....B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and
obstructions in flow
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be
implemented during an outbreak investigation? Please select the best
answer. ......ANSWER.....When potentially beneficial interventions are
identified
, When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following activities
does the infection preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility? Please
select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A. Reviewing documentation to assess
adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize antibiotic use
B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if
they identify a resident suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not
have environmental or respiratory protection controls? Please select all that
apply. ......ANSWER.....B)Place the resident in a single-person room with the
door closed
D)Notify the health department
Which of the following are appropriate indications for indwelling urinary
catheters? Please select all that apply. ......ANSWER.....A)Managing
prolonged immobilization for pelvic fracture
D)Managing acute urinary retention
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and
control (IPC) program? Please select all that apply.
......ANSWER.....everything EXCEPT FALLS
