Free CIC Prevention Practices Questions and Answers

Question 1

When an organism is known to cause an illness, it's called a:

Accepted Answer

Pathogen and Pathogenic microorganism

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Normal flora

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Pathogen

Answer

Pathogenic microorganism

Question 2

Since the gloves protect your hands, there's no need to wash them after taking them off.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Answer

TRUE

Question 3

An animal or insect that spreads disease is referred to as:

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Vector

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Vehicle

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Fomite

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Carrier

Question 4

The most typical ways that infections are disseminated are:

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Human hands

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household pets

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soiled tools

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Patients with infections

Question 5

The fecal-oral route is the means by which hepatitis A is spread.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 6

Which of the following describes a patient's increased risk of contracting a nosocomial infection?

Accepted Answer

Everything mentioned above

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In close proximity to additional patients

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Age

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Nutritional condition

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Poor stress management

Question 7

Needlestick injuries are a common way for healthcare personnel to get Hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 8

Which of the following describes a patient who has a known infection at the time of admission to a hospital?

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community-transmitted infection

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latrogenic illness

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infection from nosocomials

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idiopathic infection

Question 9

Which of the following components is required for the spread of an infection?

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Everything mentioned

Answer

Reservoir

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Infectious agent

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Means of transmission

Question 10

Which kinds of goods aren't meant to be used with latex gloves because they can cause the latex to break down and make the product less effective?

Accepted Answer

petroleum-based products.

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hand rubs with alcohol in them.

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antimicrobial scrubs for surgery.

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perfumed lotions for non-dental use.