FREE Ultimate CBIC Question and Answers

Question 1

The ideal time to obtain a sample of sputum for testing acid-fast bacillus is:

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early morning

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afternoon

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bedtime

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mid-day

Question 2

How long is a patient contagious after being exposed to the West Nile virus?

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6-7 days before symptoms occur

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as long as symptoms persist

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1-2 days before symptoms occur

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7-14 days after symptoms occur

Question 3

Which teaching method (Grasha) places more emphasis on content than on relationships with students?

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Formal authority

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Expert

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Demonstrator

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Facilitator

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of passive case finding in a suspected outbreak?

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Examine county surveillance data

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Notify health care providers to be alert for additional cases

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Ask the laboratory to identify further cases

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Use a diagnostic test to screen at-risk individuals

Question 5

Which of the following tests for Clostridium difficile diagnosis has the BEST sensitivity and specificity?

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Nucleic acid amplification, including PCR

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Toxigenic culture

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Toxin enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

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Glutamate dehydrogenase

Question 6

The best way for a small, independent organization to save money when buying medical supplies and equipment is to:

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join group purchasing organization (GPO)

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emphasize reduction in waste

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conduct improved inventory control

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conduct price-oriented product evaluations

Question 7

Ambulatory care facilities must have:

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one person available and trained in infection prevention

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all staff in infection control and prevention

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one full-time equivalent IP staff person

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affiliation with a facility with a IP staff person