CPC Infection Control and Communicable Disease Prevention 2

Question 1

Which hepatitis virus is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water (fecal-oral route)?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A

Answer

Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food and water, unlike Hepatitis B and C which are bloodborne.

Question 2

What is the typical incubation period for influenza?

Accepted Answer

1 to 4 days

Answer

Influenza has an incubation period of 1–4 days, meaning symptoms typically appear within this window after exposure.

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding the donning (putting on) sequence for full PPE?

Accepted Answer

Mask → eye protection → gown → gloves

Answer

The CDC-recommended donning sequence is gown first, then mask/respirator, eye protection, and finally gloves, ensuring clean hands are used at each step before contamination risk increases.

Question 4

A patient in a community care setting is suspected of having scabies. Which type of precautions should the community paramedic implement?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Scabies is caused by mites transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, requiring contact precautions including gown and gloves.

Question 5

Which level of disinfection is required for semi-critical medical equipment that contacts intact mucous membranes but does not penetrate tissue?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Semi-critical items that contact mucous membranes require high-level disinfection, which kills all microorganisms except high levels of bacterial spores.

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

CPC Infection Control and Communicable Disease Prevention 2