CIC Hand Hygiene & Isolation Precautions 3

Question 1

When donning an N95 filtering facepiece respirator, what is the final step before entering an Airborne Infection Isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Perform a user seal check

Answer

A user seal check (positive or negative pressure) must be performed after donning to verify an adequate seal before exposure to airborne pathogens.

Question 2

Which organism's transmission is NOT interrupted by standard alcohol-based hand rub, necessitating soap and water?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Both C. difficile spores (alcohol-resistant) and norovirus (requires higher alcohol concentrations; soap and water preferred) are not reliably eliminated by standard alcohol hand rub.

Question 3

A healthcare facility wants to measure the 'fifth moment' of hand hygiene. Which activity does this represent?

Accepted Answer

After touching patient surroundings

Answer

Moment 5 is 'After touching patient surroundings,' which protects the healthcare worker and prevents environmental contamination from spreading to other areas.

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient on Contact Precautions. After removing gloves and gown, what is the next required step?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene immediately

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed immediately after removing all PPE to remove any residual contamination before touching clean surfaces or other patients.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines 'cohorting' as an infection control strategy?

Accepted Answer

Assigning dedicated staff and space to care for patients with the same confirmed infection or colonization

Answer

Cohorting groups patients with the same organism together and assigns dedicated staff to reduce cross-transmission when single-room isolation is unavailable.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Hand Hygiene & Isolation Precautions 3