CIC Hand Hygiene & Isolation Precautions

Question 1

According to CDC/WHO guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration for alcohol-based hand rub application?

Accepted Answer

20–30 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10–15 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Question 2

Which WHO 'moment' for hand hygiene occurs BEFORE an aseptic task?

Accepted Answer

Moment 2

Answer

Moment 1

Answer

Moment 3

Answer

Moment 4

Question 3

A patient is placed on Contact Precautions. Which PPE must healthcare workers don before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gown, gloves, and N95 respirator

Answer

Mask and gloves

Question 4

Which pathogen most commonly requires Droplet Precautions in addition to Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Influenza virus

Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer

Clostridium difficile

Answer

MRSA (wound)

Question 5

When should hands be washed with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rub in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a patient with C. difficile

Answer

After removing sterile gloves

Answer

Before administering IV medication

Answer

After contact with intact skin

Question 6

Which type of isolation precaution is required for a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne Infection Isolation

Answer

Contact Precautions

Answer

Droplet Precautions

Answer

Standard Precautions only

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a negative-pressure isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Exhaust room air to the outside, preventing airborne pathogens from escaping

Answer

Prevent outside air from entering the patient room

Answer

Maintain higher oxygen levels for immunocompromised patients

Answer

Reduce humidity to inhibit microbial growth