A-IPC EXAM QUESTIONS BANK;
COMPLETE ACCURATE QUIZZES
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
1st step in controlling a CDI outbreak - correct
answer- 1. make sure EVS staff use bleach during
terminal cleaning
5 factors needed for waste to cause infection - correct
answer- 1. dose
2. host susceptibility
3. presence of a pathogen
4. virulence of pathogen
5. portal of entry
30% - correct answer- When greater than ____
of the hospital's water tanks and distal sites are positive
for Legionella, then disinfection of the water system
should occur
,acid fast - correct answer- stain that is used to
identify bacteria with a waxy material in their cell wall,
like mycobacterium tuberculosis
Acinnetobacter baumanii - correct answer- GN
bacilli. aerobic, found in soil,
act (PDSA) - correct answer- Based on the
findings from the study phase, this step involves deciding
whether to adopt, revise, or abandon the changes. You
act by either scaling up successful changes or refining the
approach if necessary
active immunity - correct answer- immunity
that results from the production of antibodies by the
immune system in response to the presence of an antigen
(like a vaccine)
aerobe - correct answer- requires oxygen to
grow
,air requirements in an OR - correct answer- 1.
MERV --> Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values which are
air filtration requirements based on the size of the particle
the filter can remove (minimum standard for OR is 90%,
which is a MERV of 14)
2. laminar airflow not appropriate as it may cause
hypothermia for the patient. Need noninductional
unidirectional infusion air flow
3. airflow must go from clean to dirty in a room, so in an
OR it should go from center of top of room to bottom of
the periphery
Airborne transmission - correct answer- tiny
particles, possibly produced by talking, as suspended in
the air for longer and travel further. <5 micrometers
diameter and greater than 6ft of travel
airborne transmission based precautions - correct
answer- use when a patient has an infection that
can be transmitted through tiny particles (aerosols) that
can remain suspended in the air for a long time and travel
long distances. HCW should wear an N95 or higher when
entering room. Patient should be in a negative pressure
, room. Frequent cleaning and disinfection of room and
equipment. Limit transport, but wear a mask and in
private vehicle if needed
annual infection prevention program risk assessment -
correct answer- purpose is to determine goals
and objectives for the following year. These should be
based on the institution's previous goals and institutional
data and findings from the previous year's activities
antibiogram - correct answer- provide essential
data on how pathogens in a specific healthcare setting
respond to various antimicrobial agents. This information
guides clinicians in selecting the most effective treatment
options, helps in managing antimicrobial resistance, and
informs institutional stewardship efforts
antibiotics and disinfectants from reaching a pathogen -
correct answer- what do biofilms prevent?
COMPLETE ACCURATE QUIZZES
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
1st step in controlling a CDI outbreak - correct
answer- 1. make sure EVS staff use bleach during
terminal cleaning
5 factors needed for waste to cause infection - correct
answer- 1. dose
2. host susceptibility
3. presence of a pathogen
4. virulence of pathogen
5. portal of entry
30% - correct answer- When greater than ____
of the hospital's water tanks and distal sites are positive
for Legionella, then disinfection of the water system
should occur
,acid fast - correct answer- stain that is used to
identify bacteria with a waxy material in their cell wall,
like mycobacterium tuberculosis
Acinnetobacter baumanii - correct answer- GN
bacilli. aerobic, found in soil,
act (PDSA) - correct answer- Based on the
findings from the study phase, this step involves deciding
whether to adopt, revise, or abandon the changes. You
act by either scaling up successful changes or refining the
approach if necessary
active immunity - correct answer- immunity
that results from the production of antibodies by the
immune system in response to the presence of an antigen
(like a vaccine)
aerobe - correct answer- requires oxygen to
grow
,air requirements in an OR - correct answer- 1.
MERV --> Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values which are
air filtration requirements based on the size of the particle
the filter can remove (minimum standard for OR is 90%,
which is a MERV of 14)
2. laminar airflow not appropriate as it may cause
hypothermia for the patient. Need noninductional
unidirectional infusion air flow
3. airflow must go from clean to dirty in a room, so in an
OR it should go from center of top of room to bottom of
the periphery
Airborne transmission - correct answer- tiny
particles, possibly produced by talking, as suspended in
the air for longer and travel further. <5 micrometers
diameter and greater than 6ft of travel
airborne transmission based precautions - correct
answer- use when a patient has an infection that
can be transmitted through tiny particles (aerosols) that
can remain suspended in the air for a long time and travel
long distances. HCW should wear an N95 or higher when
entering room. Patient should be in a negative pressure
, room. Frequent cleaning and disinfection of room and
equipment. Limit transport, but wear a mask and in
private vehicle if needed
annual infection prevention program risk assessment -
correct answer- purpose is to determine goals
and objectives for the following year. These should be
based on the institution's previous goals and institutional
data and findings from the previous year's activities
antibiogram - correct answer- provide essential
data on how pathogens in a specific healthcare setting
respond to various antimicrobial agents. This information
guides clinicians in selecting the most effective treatment
options, helps in managing antimicrobial resistance, and
informs institutional stewardship efforts
antibiotics and disinfectants from reaching a pathogen -
correct answer- what do biofilms prevent?
