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Infection Control Exam Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to the CDC central venous catheters should be replaced:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CDC recommends replacement only if malfunctioning or infected, making D correct.
Question 2 of 5
After holding a housewide education session on HH, the IP wants to evaluate how effective the sessions were in changing behavior. The most common way to assess HH behavior is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct observation is the gold standard for HH compliance, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an example of surveillance on a process indicator?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene compliance is a process indicator, making B correct.
Question 4 of 5
Global food production and distribution processes can result in widely disseminated foodborne infections. A large outbreak of foodborne infection caused by a Shiga toxin producing E coli took place in Germany and France in 2011. What was the contaminated item that caused the disseminated foodborne infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The 2011 E. coli O104:H4 outbreak in Germany and France was traced to contaminated fenugreek sprouts.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is discussing the usefulness of the pneumococcal vaccine with his family physician. Which of the following statements about this vaccine is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PCV13 is recommended for adults with COPD and protects against pneumococcal pneumonia.