CBIC Trivia 4

Question 1

Which of the following organisms is classified as a Category A bioterrorism agent by the CDC due to its potential for mass casualties?

Accepted Answer

Bacillus anthracis

Answer

Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) is a Category A agent because it can be easily disseminated, causes high mortality, and requires special public health preparedness.

Question 2

What does the acronym 'MRSA' stand for in the context of infection prevention?

Accepted Answer

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a strain resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics including methicillin, oxacillin, and most penicillins.

Question 3

The primary mode of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) transmission in healthcare settings is:

Accepted Answer

Direct contact via contaminated hands or surfaces

Answer

C. difficile spreads via the fecal-oral route, primarily through the hands of healthcare workers who contact contaminated patients or environmental surfaces.

Question 4

Which surveillance definition system do most U.S. hospitals use to report healthcare-associated infections to the CDC?

Accepted Answer

NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network) definitions

Answer

The CDC's NHSN provides standardized surveillance definitions used by thousands of U.S. healthcare facilities to track and report HAIs.

Question 5

Which environmental reservoir is most commonly associated with healthcare outbreaks of Legionella pneumophila?

Accepted Answer

Hospital water distribution systems and cooling towers

Answer

Legionella thrives in warm water systems such as hot water tanks, cooling towers, and decorative fountains, making water management plans essential.

CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control Practice Test

CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control Practice Test

CBIC Trivia 4