CIC Employee & Occupational Health 2

Question 1

A healthcare worker receives a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV-positive. According to current guidelines, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should ideally be initiated within:

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

PEP is most effective when started within 2 hours but remains beneficial if initiated within 72 hours of exposure.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide hepatitis B vaccination to healthcare workers at no cost?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates free HBV vaccination for employees with occupational exposure risk.

Question 3

A nurse with active pulmonary tuberculosis is identified. Which action is the FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Remove the employee from patient care and begin treatment

Answer

Immediate removal from patient care duties prevents ongoing transmission while treatment is initiated.

Question 4

An employee sustains a splash of blood to the mucous membrane of their eye. After thorough irrigation, which information is MOST critical to obtain first?

Accepted Answer

The source patient's bloodborne pathogen status

Answer

The source patient's serologic status for HIV, HBV, and HCV guides post-exposure management decisions.

Question 5

Fit testing for N95 respirators must be performed:

Accepted Answer

Annually and when facial changes occur

Answer

OSHA requires annual fit testing and retesting whenever factors affecting respirator fit change, such as significant weight change or dental work.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Employee & Occupational Health 2