CDC Infection Preventionist Post Test Latest
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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
Which of the following are elements of aseptic technique? Please select the
best answer. ..........ANSWER.......Preparing injections as close as possible to
the time of administration
Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and
Assurance (QAA) Committee might support the infection prevention and
control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
Version | Complete Q&A Study Guide with
Verified Answers | Rated A+2026
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
Which of the following are elements of aseptic technique? Please select the
best answer. ..........ANSWER.......Preparing injections as close as possible to
the time of administration
Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and
Assurance (QAA) Committee might support the infection prevention and
control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
