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IPAC Exam Questions And Answers
2025
What is zoonosis? - correct -answer-infectious disease that is transmissible under
natural conditions from vertebrate animals to humans (Eg- Rabies)
What is chronic carrier? - correct -answer-one who harbors a pathogen for long
periods of time without displaying any signs of disease
What is convalescent carrier? - correct -answer-those who have recovered from
their illness but remain capable of transmitting to others
What is endogenous? - correct -answer-source that comes from the hosts own
microbial flora
Name an example of direct contact? - correct -answer-human to skin, human to
fomite, human to animal
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What may be some portals of exit? - correct -answer-Respiratory tract, body
fluids, excrement, flecks of our skin, open pustules
What may be some portals of entry? - correct -answer-Penetration, direct contact,
ingestion and inhalation
At which link would standing water be classified in? - correct -answer-Reservoir
What must you wear if you suspect TB is present? - correct -answer-N95
Respirator
What must you do before entering a patient care environment? - correct -answer-
Risk Assessment
How often do sterilizers need to be monitored? - correct -answer-Regularly
What are the steps for doffing (taking off) PPE? - correct -answer-1. Gloves
2. Gown
IPAC Exam Questions And Answers
2025
What is zoonosis? - correct -answer-infectious disease that is transmissible under
natural conditions from vertebrate animals to humans (Eg- Rabies)
What is chronic carrier? - correct -answer-one who harbors a pathogen for long
periods of time without displaying any signs of disease
What is convalescent carrier? - correct -answer-those who have recovered from
their illness but remain capable of transmitting to others
What is endogenous? - correct -answer-source that comes from the hosts own
microbial flora
Name an example of direct contact? - correct -answer-human to skin, human to
fomite, human to animal
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What may be some portals of exit? - correct -answer-Respiratory tract, body
fluids, excrement, flecks of our skin, open pustules
What may be some portals of entry? - correct -answer-Penetration, direct contact,
ingestion and inhalation
At which link would standing water be classified in? - correct -answer-Reservoir
What must you wear if you suspect TB is present? - correct -answer-N95
Respirator
What must you do before entering a patient care environment? - correct -answer-
Risk Assessment
How often do sterilizers need to be monitored? - correct -answer-Regularly
What are the steps for doffing (taking off) PPE? - correct -answer-1. Gloves
2. Gown
