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NYS Mandated Infection Control Training EXAM-
LATEST UPDATE 2025-COMPLETE TEST WITH
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS
[ALREADY GRADED A+]
A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about
confidentiality related to the condition. Which of the following
statements provide accurate information about the healthcare
worker's right to confidentiality? -ANSWER-.....The worker is
protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not
required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational
health goal for preventing infection in a healthcare setting? -
ANSWER-.....Protecting healthcare workers from communicable
diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to
sterilization. Which of these actions of the worker represents an
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error that requires correction? -ANSWER-.....The worker cleans
the instruments in a hand-washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may
encounter in their work environment is the least susceptible to
sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? -ANSWER-
.....Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient
care, it is essential to use -ANSWER-.....The manufacturer's
recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination?
-ANSWER-.....Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who
has active tuberculosis. The worker should plan to wear:
-ANSWER-.....An N95 filter respirator
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Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below
should be used when changing a dressing for a patient who has a
three-day-old clean surgical incision? -ANSWER-.....Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures?
-ANSWER-.....Gastric tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist
in preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? -ANSWER-.....A
negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be
implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers?
-ANSWER-.....Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare
facilities? -ANSWER-.....Standard precautions
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The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated
infections (HAIs) is to use: -ANSWER-.....Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these
characteristics? -ANSWER-.....Exposure to a small amount of
organism can cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a
specific organism is the person's: -ANSWER-.....Nutritional status
Which of the following national organizations provides
scientifically sound infection control recommendations?
-ANSWER-.....National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
(NIOSH)
According to New York State law, the professional conduct
standards require that certain healthcare professionals may be
subject to charges of unprofessional conduct for failure to: -
NYS Mandated Infection Control Training EXAM-
LATEST UPDATE 2025-COMPLETE TEST WITH
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS
[ALREADY GRADED A+]
A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about
confidentiality related to the condition. Which of the following
statements provide accurate information about the healthcare
worker's right to confidentiality? -ANSWER-.....The worker is
protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not
required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational
health goal for preventing infection in a healthcare setting? -
ANSWER-.....Protecting healthcare workers from communicable
diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to
sterilization. Which of these actions of the worker represents an
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error that requires correction? -ANSWER-.....The worker cleans
the instruments in a hand-washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may
encounter in their work environment is the least susceptible to
sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? -ANSWER-
.....Prion agents
To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient
care, it is essential to use -ANSWER-.....The manufacturer's
recommendations.
Which of the following practices would result in contamination?
-ANSWER-.....Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing.
A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who
has active tuberculosis. The worker should plan to wear:
-ANSWER-.....An N95 filter respirator
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Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below
should be used when changing a dressing for a patient who has a
three-day-old clean surgical incision? -ANSWER-.....Gloves, only
Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures?
-ANSWER-.....Gastric tube feedings
Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist
in preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? -ANSWER-.....A
negative pressure room.
Which of the following is a work practice control that should be
implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers?
-ANSWER-.....Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare
facilities? -ANSWER-.....Standard precautions
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The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated
infections (HAIs) is to use: -ANSWER-.....Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these
characteristics? -ANSWER-.....Exposure to a small amount of
organism can cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a
specific organism is the person's: -ANSWER-.....Nutritional status
Which of the following national organizations provides
scientifically sound infection control recommendations?
-ANSWER-.....National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
(NIOSH)
According to New York State law, the professional conduct
standards require that certain healthcare professionals may be
subject to charges of unprofessional conduct for failure to: -
