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Infection Control Exam Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
No. 3 BP handle accommodates size 10-15 surgical blades
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The No. 3 handle fits blades 10, 11, 12, and 15.
Question 2 of 5
TB germs are killed by half an hour in the sun.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultraviolet light from the sun effectively kills TB bacteria within about 30 minutes.
Question 3 of 5
A positive culture always means infection.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive culture indicates presence of organisms but does not always signify active infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement is not true regarding viruses?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Viruses contain either DNA or RNA, not both, making the omitted option false; thus, 'ALL are true' is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The IP is teaching nurses how to assess injection risks in patients. Depletion of what cell type provides the best indication of susceptibility to most bacterial infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutrophils are the primary responders to bacterial infections; their depletion (neutropenia) significantly increases susceptibility.