CIC Education and Research 4

Question 1

An ICP reviews a study reporting a relative risk (RR) of 0.45 for a hand hygiene intervention. This means:

Accepted Answer

The intervention group had 55% lower infection risk than the control group

Answer

A relative risk of 0.45 indicates that the intervention group experienced 55% less risk (1 - 0.45) compared to the control group.

Question 2

Which type of surveillance is MOST useful for detecting early trends in healthcare-associated infections across a hospital system?

Accepted Answer

Active prospective surveillance

Answer

Active prospective surveillance involves systematic, ongoing data collection and is the most sensitive method for early trend detection.

Question 3

When an ICP identifies a knowledge gap through a needs assessment, the FIRST step in addressing it should be:

Accepted Answer

Set measurable learning objectives

Answer

Establishing clear, measurable learning objectives before selecting methods or materials ensures education is goal-directed and evaluable.

Question 4

Which Kirkpatrick level of evaluation measures whether training led to actual changes in workplace behavior?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 – Behavior

Answer

Kirkpatrick Level 3 evaluates whether learners applied what they learned back in their work environment.

Question 5

A confidence interval (CI) of 95% for an odds ratio of 2.1 (CI: 1.3–3.4) in an infection study indicates:

Accepted Answer

The true odds ratio likely falls between 1.3 and 3.4

Answer

A 95% CI that excludes 1.0 indicates statistical significance, and the interval estimates the range within which the true odds ratio likely falls.

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