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Infection Control Exam Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The main reasons for hand hygiene non-compliance reported by the healthcare workers are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed reasons—time constraints, skin irritation, and glove preference—are commonly reported barriers to compliance.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Based on the epidemic curve, what is the most likely source of this outbreak?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Without the curve, a catered lunch (point source) is a common outbreak pattern, making B likely.
Question 4 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 5 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.