CBIC Certified Infection Control - CIC Exam Practice Test

An adult with an incomplete vaccination history presents with an uncontrollable, rapid and violent cough, fever, and runny nose. Healthcare personnel should suspect

Which of the following operating suite design features is LEAST important for the prevention of infection?

An infection preventionist (IP) believes that there is an increase in transmission of healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the surgical intensive care unit. Which of the following would allow the IP to assess whether there is an increase in the rate of healthcare-associated MRSA infections?

Bioterrorism agents are classified according to priority. Which organism is listed as a Category A agent?

An infection preventionist is putting together an educational program for families of patients newly diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Which of the following educational formats would involve active learning?

In the Preparedness and Response Framework for Influenza Pandemics, intervals are used to describe an influenza pandemic progression. The interval "Deceleration of the Pandemic Wave" is characterized by:

An infection preventionist (IP) reviews research from a current publication and compares the data to the IP's facility data. This is an example of:

Which of the following is the correct collection technique to obtain a laboratory specimen for suspected pertussis?

A Quality Improvement Committee is trying to decrease catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the hospital. Which of the following would be an outcome measure that would help to show a reduction in CAUTIs?

Which of the following strategies is MOST effective in reducing surgical site infections (SSI) in orthopedic procedures?

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-associated bloodstream infections (BSIs) have been increasing over the past four months. Which of the following interventions is MOST likely to have contributed to the increase?

An outbreak of Candida auris is suspected in the infection preventionist's (IP) facility. The IP's investigation must be conducted in a standard method and communication is critical. Which first step is MOST important?

Which of the following statements characterizes the proper use of chemical disinfectants?