CBIC CIC Exam Occupational Health Questions and Answers

CBIC CIC Exam Occupational Health
Questions and Answers14

Which bloodborne pathogen has the highest risk of infection of HCP following a single needle
stick?



A) HIV



B) Hepatitis C



C) Hepatitis B



D) Hepatitis A - ANSWERS-C) Hepatitis B

*37-62% if the patient is HBeAg positive

*23-37% percent if the patient is HBeAg negative.



What is the average incubation period for Hepatitis B?



A) 90 days (3 months)



B) 30 days (1 month)



C) 2-4 weeks



D) 4-6 weeks - ANSWERS-A) 90 days (3 months)

, *Range of 2-5 months



What is the average onset of jaundice following Hepatitis B exposure?



A) 95 days



B) 60 days



C) 30 days



D) 24 days - ANSWERS-B) 60 days

*Range of 40-90 days



What does the following Hepatitis B serology test results indicate?

HBsAg (Positive)

Total Anti-HBc IgM (Negative)

Anti-HBc (Negative)

Anti-HBs (Negative)



A) Chronic Infection



B) Acute Infection



C) Early acute infection or vaccination within the past month