CMI Infection Control & Sanitation 2

Question 1

Color-coding of cleaning tools and cloths is used in professional cleaning primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent cross-contamination by designating specific tools for specific areas

Answer

Color-coding systems (e.g., red for restrooms, blue for general areas, green for food prep zones) prevent cross-contamination by ensuring tools used in high-risk areas are never used in lower-risk or food-contact areas.

Question 2

What minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) should custodians wear when cleaning and disinfecting restrooms?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and eye protection at minimum; additional PPE per product label requirements

Answer

Restrooms contain biological hazards and disinfectants that can harm skin and eyes; at minimum, gloves and eye protection must be worn, with additional PPE as specified on the disinfectant's SDS/label.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a 'high-touch' surface requiring more frequent disinfection in a typical office building?

Accepted Answer

Door handles and elevator buttons

Answer

High-touch surfaces like door handles and elevator buttons are contacted repeatedly by many people throughout the day, making them primary vectors for pathogen transmission and requiring more frequent disinfection.

Question 4

MRSA stands for:

Accepted Answer

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacterium that can survive on surfaces and is a key target pathogen in healthcare and facility infection control programs.

Question 5

To prevent cross-contamination, soiled microfiber cloths used in cleaning should be:

Accepted Answer

Collected separately and laundered at appropriate temperatures before reuse

Answer

Used microfiber cloths must be collected in a designated soiled-laundry container and laundered at the appropriate temperature to kill pathogens before being reused, preventing the spread of contaminants.

(CMI) Cleaning Management Institute Certification Practice Test

(CMI) Cleaning Management Institute Certification Practice Test

CMI Infection Control & Sanitation 2