CBIC Certified Infection Control - CIC Exam Practice Test
Endemic infection rate refers to
Correct Answer: A
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During the last week in June, an emergency department log reveals numerous cases of profuse watery diarrhea in individuals 74 years of age and older. During the same time period, four immunocompromised patients were admitted with possible Cryptosporidium. Which of the following actions should the infection preventionist take FIKST?
Correct Answer: A
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When preparing an educational session, objectives should be written using clear, precise language to describe what the learner is expected to learn. All of the following are examples of appropriate objective verbs EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
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Documentation of each steam sterilization cycle should include which of the following pieces of information?
Correct Answer: B
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A construction project is completed at a healthcare facility and the construction barriers will be removed.
Prior to using the space for patient care, an infection preventionist should recommend:
Prior to using the space for patient care, an infection preventionist should recommend:
Correct Answer: A
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Microfiber cloths and mops are preferred over cotton because microfiber:
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following individuals should be excluded from receiving live attenuated influenza virus?
Correct Answer: A
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A patient who is pregnant has multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. She presents to the hospital for delivery. She continues to have a productive cough and has sputum smears positive for acid-fast bacilli (AFB), despite treatment. An infection preventionist should recommend which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
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Which of the following findings indicates that a sputum sample has been properly collected from a patient with possible bacterial pneumonia?
Correct Answer: D
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On January 31, the nursing staff of a long-term care facility reports that five out of 35 residents have developed high fever, nasal discharge, and a dry cough. The BEST diagnostic tool to determine the causative agent is:
Correct Answer: D
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An infection preventionist is asked to recommend a product for disinfection of bronchoscopes. Which of the following agents would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
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Which humoral antibody indicates previous infection and assists in protecting tissue?
Correct Answer: A
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