CCMA Infection Control and Sterilization

Question 1

Which hand hygiene method is most effective at eliminating C. difficile spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rub

Answer

Antiseptic wipes

Answer

Waterless sanitizer

Question 2

What level of disinfection is required for semi-critical medical instruments that contact mucous membranes?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Low-level disinfection

Answer

Intermediate-level disinfection

Answer

Sterilization

Question 3

What does the acronym PPE stand for in infection control?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Personal Preventive Equipment

Answer

Patient Protection Equipment

Answer

Pathogen Prevention Equipment

Question 4

Which type of isolation is used for patients with airborne diseases such as tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne isolation

Answer

Contact isolation

Answer

Droplet isolation

Answer

Reverse isolation

Question 5

Which autoclave sterilization cycle parameter is the standard for wrapped surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

270°F for 20 minutes

Answer

250°F for 10 minutes

Answer

250°F for 30 minutes

Answer

270°F for 4 minutes

Question 6

What color biohazard bag should be used for disposing of blood-soaked materials?

Accepted Answer

Red or orange

Answer

Black

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green