CDC Infection Preventionist Post Test Latest
Version | Complete Q&A Study Guide with
Verified Answers | Rated A+2026
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry
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communicating that resident has been placed on Transmission-Based
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Precautions? ?Please select the best answer. ..........ANSWER. ... resident
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diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance
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data before an outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
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..........ANSWER. ......establish baseline n
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and
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control (IPC) risk assessment? Please select the best answer.
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n ..........ANSWER. .............................................................................................. to
set priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident
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outcomes
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What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care
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supplies? Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER. ... B) Select and
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gather necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering
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the resident care area
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,C) Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
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When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of
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the following maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that
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apply.
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..........ANSWER. ......B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and
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obstructions in flow n n
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
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When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be
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implemented during an outbreak investigation? Please select the best
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answer. ..........ANSWER. ....When potentially beneficial interventions are
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identified
When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following
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activities does the infection preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility?
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Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER.
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to
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assess adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize antibiotic use
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B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
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Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if
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they identify a resident suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not
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have environmental or respiratory protection controls? Please select all that
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, apply. ..........ANSWER. ..... B)Place the resident in a single-person room with
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the door closed
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D) Notify the health department
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Which of the following are appropriate indications for indwelling
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urinary catheters? Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER.
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.................................................................................................. A)Managing
prolonged immobilization for pelvic fracture
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D)Managing acute urinary retention n n n
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and
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control (IPC) program? Please select all that apply.
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..........ANSWER. ......everything EXCEPT FALLS n n
Which of the following are elements of aseptic technique? Please select
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the best answer. ..........ANSWER. Preparing injections as close as possible
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to
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the time of administration
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Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and
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Assurance (QAA) Committee might support the infection prevention and
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control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
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Version | Complete Q&A Study Guide with
Verified Answers | Rated A+2026
What information should NOT be included on signage at room entry
n n n n n n n n n n
communicating that resident has been placed on Transmission-Based
n n n n n n n n
Precautions? ?Please select the best answer. ..........ANSWER. ... resident
n n n n n n n
diagnosis
What is the most important reason to monitor your infection surveillance
n n n n n n n n n n
data before an outbreak occurs? ?Please select the best answer.
n n n n n n n n n n
..........ANSWER. ......establish baseline n
What is the primary purpose of the facility infection prevention and
n n n n n n n n n n
control (IPC) risk assessment? Please select the best answer.
n n n n n n n n n
n ..........ANSWER. .............................................................................................. to
set priorities and goals for preventing infections and improving resident
n n n n n n n n n
outcomes
n
What steps should be taken to prevent contamination of wound care
n n n n n n n n n n
supplies? Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER. ... B) Select and
n n n n n n n n n
gather necessary wound care supplies for use on a resident prior to entering
n n n n n n n n n n n n
the resident care area
n n n n
,C) Dedicate topical medications to a single resident
n n n n n n
When caring for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter, which of
n n n n n n n n n n n
the following maintenance practices are appropriate? Please select all that
n n n n n n n n n n
apply.
n
..........ANSWER. ......B. The urinary catheter should be checked for kinks and
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obstructions in flow n n
D. The urine collection bag should be secured below the level of the bladder
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When should infection prevention and control (IPC) measures be
n n n n n n n n
implemented during an outbreak investigation? Please select the best
n n n n n n n n n
answer. ..........ANSWER. ....When potentially beneficial interventions are
n n n n n n
identified
When supporting antibiotic stewardship, for which of the following
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activities does the infection preventionist (IP) have primary responsibility?
n n n n n n n n n
Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER.
n n n n n n A. Reviewing documentation
n n
to
n
assess adherence to facility-specific policies to standardize antibiotic use
n n n n n n n n
B. Performing surveillance for infections and antibiotic resistance
n n n n n n n
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nursing home to take if
n n n n n n n n n n n n n
they identify a resident suspected of tuberculosis (TB) disease but do not
n n n n n n n n n n n n
have environmental or respiratory protection controls? Please select all that
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, apply. ..........ANSWER. ..... B)Place the resident in a single-person room with
n n n n n n n n
the door closed
n n
D) Notify the health department
n n n
Which of the following are appropriate indications for indwelling
n n n n n n n n
urinary catheters? Please select all that apply. ..........ANSWER.
n n n n n n n n
.................................................................................................. A)Managing
prolonged immobilization for pelvic fracture
n n n n
D)Managing acute urinary retention n n n
Which of the following are core activities of an infection prevention and
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control (IPC) program? Please select all that apply.
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..........ANSWER. ......everything EXCEPT FALLS n n
Which of the following are elements of aseptic technique? Please select
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the best answer. ..........ANSWER. Preparing injections as close as possible
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to
n
the time of administration
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Which of the following are examples of how the Quality Assessment and
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Assurance (QAA) Committee might support the infection prevention and
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control (IPC) program? Please select the best answer.
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