100% Free CBIC Infection-Control Practice Test Questions

Question 1

An infection preventionist (IP) is informed of a measles outbreak in a nearby community. What is the IP’s FIRST priority when working with Occupational Health?

A : Isolate employees who have recently traveled to areas with measles outbreaks.

B : Reassign employees who are pregnant from caring for patients with suspected measles.

C : Verify that employees in high-risk exposure areas of the facility have adequate immunity to measles.

D : Set up a mandatory vaccination clinic in collaboration with Occupational Health and local public health partners.

Answer: C

Question 2

An infection preventionist is reviewing employee health immunization policies. What is the recommendation for tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) for a 55-year-old nurse who received all childhood vaccinations?

A : One dose of Tdap vaccine

B : Two doses of Tdap vaccine at least 14 days apart

C : Two doses of Tdap vaccine at least 28 days apart

D : No additional vaccination is recommended

Answer: A

Question 3

A healthcare worker experiences a percutaneous exposure to a patient with untreated HIV. The next step is to:

A : Initiate HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 2 hours.

B : Wait for HIV test results before starting treatment.

C : Offer post-exposure prophylaxis only if symptoms develop.

D : Retest for HIV after 6 months before deciding on PEP.

Answer: A

Question 4

The Environmental Services department is purchasing a new disinfectant that is an approved hospital disinfectant with no tuberculocidal claim. This product is appropriate for cleaning which of the following items?

A : Laryngoscope blades

B : Blood pressure cuff

C : Respiratory therapy equipment

D : Ultrasound probe

Answer: B

Question 5