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CIC Certification in Infection Prevention and Control VIP Practice Exam
CIC — The CIC (Certification in Infection Control) is administered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). The exam consists of 150 questions (125 scored, 25 unscored pilot items) delivered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers, with a 3.5-hour time limit and a scaled passing score reported on a 200–800 scale.
30
Questions
210m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
An infection preventionist (IP) is investigating a cluster of five central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in the medical ICU over a three-week period. Review of line insertion records reveals that three of the infections were associated with a single physician who recently joined the staff. The IP wants to determine whether the cluster represents a true outbreak. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first step in the investigation?
Questions 2–30 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.