CIC Hand Hygiene & Isolation Precautions 2

Question 1

Which of the following is classified as a 'moment' for hand hygiene according to WHO's Five Moments framework?

Accepted Answer

After body fluid exposure risk

Answer

Moment 3 in the WHO framework is 'After body fluid exposure risk,' which protects the healthcare worker and the environment.

Question 2

A hand hygiene compliance audit shows 45% compliance on a surgical unit. Which intervention has the strongest evidence for sustained improvement?

Accepted Answer

Multimodal strategy including product availability, education, reminders, and feedback

Answer

WHO and CDC recommend a multimodal strategy combining facility change, training, reminders at point of care, and performance feedback for sustainable compliance gains.

Question 3

A patient with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) bacteremia is admitted. What precaution level is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Contact Precautions

Answer

VRE is transmitted by direct and indirect contact; Contact Precautions with gown and gloves are indicated to prevent environmental spread.

Question 4

Which action best describes 'doffing' personal protective equipment correctly?

Accepted Answer

Removing the gown first, then gloves, using gloved hands

Answer

The gown is removed first (while gloves remain on to handle the contaminated outer surface), followed by gloves, then eye protection, and finally the mask.

Question 5

What hand hygiene product is recommended for routine care when hands are not visibly soiled?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-based hand rub (60–95% ethanol or isopropanol)

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rub with 60–95% alcohol is the preferred agent for routine care because it is faster, more effective against most pathogens, and less damaging to skin.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Hand Hygiene & Isolation Precautions 2