CIC Education and Research 2

Question 1

When designing an infection prevention educational program for nursing staff, which learning theory best supports skill-based competency training?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

Answer

Behaviorism focuses on observable, measurable behaviors and is best suited for skill-based competency training through demonstration and reinforcement.

Question 2

A hospital ICP wants to assess knowledge retention 90 days after a hand hygiene training. Which evaluation method is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Direct observation of hand hygiene compliance

Answer

Direct observation of actual hand hygiene compliance is the most valid method for assessing long-term retention and behavioral change after training.

Question 3

Which statistical measure is most appropriate for comparing infection rates between two hospital units with different patient populations?

Accepted Answer

Risk-adjusted rate

Answer

Risk-adjusted rates account for differences in patient population characteristics, enabling valid comparisons between units.

Question 4

An ICP is conducting a needs assessment before developing a new isolation precautions curriculum. Which data source is MOST valuable?

Accepted Answer

Observation of current staff practices

Answer

Observing current staff practices directly identifies actual gaps between existing performance and desired behavior, forming the basis of targeted education.

Question 5

Which research design provides the strongest evidence for evaluating the effectiveness of an infection prevention intervention?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials minimize bias through randomization and are considered the gold standard for evaluating intervention effectiveness.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Education and Research 2