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CBIC Certified Infection Control Exam Questions and Answers

Question 37

An infection preventionist is preparing a report about an outbreak of scabies in a long-term care facility. How would this information be displayed in an epidemic curve?

Options:

A.

List case names, room numbers, and date the infestation was identified using a logarithmic scale.

B.

List case medical record numbers and the number of days in the facility to date of onset, showing data in a scatter plot.

C.

Prepare a bar graph with no patient identifiers showing the number of cases over a specific period of time.

D.

Prepare a scatter plot by patient location showing case prevalence over a specific period of time.

Question 38

Which of the following is an essential element of practice when sending biohazardous samples from one location to another?

Options:

A.

Ship using triple-containment packaging

B.

Electronically log and send via overnight delivery

C.

Transport by an authorized biohazard transporter

D.

Store in a cooler that is labeled as a health hazard

Question 39

Healthcare workers are MOST likely to benefit from infection prevention education if the Infection Preventionist (IP)

Options:

A.

brings in speakers who are recognized experts.

B.

plans the educational program well ahead of time.

C.

audits practices and identifies deficiencies.

D.

involves the staff in determining the content.

Question 40

Immediate use steam sterilization is NOT recommended for implantable items requiring immediate use because

Options:

A.

the high temperature may damage the items.

B.

chemical indicators may not be accurate at high temperatures.

C.

results of biologic indicators are unavailable prior to use of the item.

D.

the length of time is inadequate for the steam to penetrate the pack.

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