CIC Education and Research 3

Question 1

An ICP wants to determine whether a new decontamination protocol caused a reduction in CLABSI rates. Which type of study design is MOST feasible in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental before-and-after study

Answer

Quasi-experimental before-and-after studies are practical and commonly used in healthcare settings to evaluate the impact of infection prevention interventions.

Question 2

When calculating a surgical site infection (SSI) rate, what is used as the denominator?

Accepted Answer

Total surgical procedures performed

Answer

SSI rates are calculated per 100 surgical procedures, making the number of procedures the correct denominator.

Question 3

Which educational strategy is MOST effective for changing deeply ingrained infection prevention behaviors among healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

Multimodal education with ongoing feedback

Answer

Multimodal education combined with ongoing performance feedback is the most effective strategy for sustained behavioral change.

Question 4

A p-value of 0.03 in an infection prevention study means:

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% probability of observing the result if the null hypothesis is true

Answer

A p-value represents the probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

Question 5

Which competency framework is most commonly referenced when developing infection preventionist training programs in the US?

Accepted Answer

APIC Competency Model

Answer

The APIC Competency Model provides the foundational framework for defining and evaluating infection preventionist knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Education and Research 3