CIC Prevention Practices 2

Question 1

Which PPE item must be donned FIRST when preparing to enter an airborne isolation room?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator

Answer

The N95 respirator is donned first so it is properly seated before other PPE is applied, ensuring an adequate seal.

Question 2

A patient with Clostridioides difficile infection is on contact precautions. Which hand hygiene agent is MOST effective after removing gloves?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water

Answer

Soap and water is required for C. difficile because alcohol-based products do not reliably kill C. difficile spores.

Question 3

A nurse recaps a used needle using the one-hand scoop technique. Which statement BEST describes this practice?

Accepted Answer

It is an acceptable safer practice compared to two-hand recapping

Answer

One-hand scooping is an accepted safer recapping technique when recapping is absolutely necessary, reducing needlestick risk compared to two-hand methods.

Question 4

Which intervention is the HIGHEST priority to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a closed drainage system

Answer

Maintaining a closed sterile drainage system is the single most important intervention to prevent CAUTI by blocking the extraluminal route of entry.

Question 5

Environmental services staff should use an EPA-registered disinfectant with a label claim against which organism when cleaning a room after a patient on contact precautions for norovirus?

Accepted Answer

Norovirus (human norovirus surrogate)

Answer

Norovirus requires an EPA-registered product with a specific label claim against norovirus or an approved surrogate such as feline calicivirus.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Prevention Practices 2