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Infection Control Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Keys to control of TB are Identification, Isolation and Treatment.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Identification of cases, isolation to prevent spread, and treatment are fundamental to TB control.
Question 2 of 5
Droplet contact can occur by infectious secretions coming from the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Droplet transmission involves respiratory secretions, often contacting the conjunctiva (eyes).
Question 3 of 5
An IP is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result from a patient admitted the previous night. The CSF is cloudy and has an elevated White Blood Cell count (WBC), markedly elevated neutrophils, low glucose, and elevated protein. What type of meningitis should she suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis typically presents with cloudy CSF, high neutrophils, low glucose, and high protein.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following precautions should be used for a patient who is immunocompromised and suspected of having cryptococcal meningitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cryptococcal meningitis is not transmitted person to person; standard precautions suffice.
Question 5 of 5
You have decided to compare your CLABSI rate to the published NHSN rate. What test will you use to compare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: More information (e.g., sample size) is needed to choose between Chi-square or Fisher's exact.