CIC Safety 3

Question 1

A healthcare worker is exposed to a large splash of blood to the eyes. After flushing the eyes, what is the next appropriate step?

Accepted Answer

Report to employee health or the emergency department

Answer

After an eye splash, the worker should immediately report to employee health or the ED for exposure assessment and consideration of post-exposure prophylaxis.

Question 2

Which element of the hierarchy of controls is considered MOST effective for eliminating workplace hazards in infection prevention?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination—physically removing the hazard—is the most effective level of the hierarchy of controls because it removes risk entirely.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Provide information on chemical hazards, handling, and emergency response

Answer

An SDS provides comprehensive information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response procedures.

Question 4

A spill of a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent occurs in a patient care area. Who should respond to the cleanup?

Accepted Answer

Trained personnel using a chemotherapy spill kit and appropriate PPE

Answer

Cytotoxic spills must be cleaned up by trained personnel using a designated chemotherapy spill kit with appropriate PPE including gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection.

Question 5

Under the RACE acronym used in fire safety, what does the letter 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Contain the fire by closing doors

Answer

In the RACE acronym (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate), 'C' stands for Contain, which means closing doors and windows to slow the spread of fire.

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Practice Test

CIC Safety 3