______________________________ Infection Control for New York Health Care Professionals ‒ 2024 Update
F inal E xam
INFECTION CONTROL FOR NEW YORK HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ‒ 2024 UPDATE
Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 75, or complete your test online at BOOK.CME.EDU. A passing grade of at least 70% must be achieved in order to receive credit for this course.
21. The definition of _________________ shall include the failure to use scientifically accepted infection control practices to prevent transmission of disease. A) Unprofessional conduct B) Negligence C) Malpractice D) Criminal sanctions 22. Handwashing and hand antisepsis substantially reduce potential pathogens on the hands and is considered a(n) _______________ measure for reducing the risk of transmitting organisms to patients and health workers. A) obvious first step B) secondary C) critical D) unscientific 23. The most important risk factor for developing a catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is: A) Poor hand hygiene. B) Patient health. C) Nurse ratio. D) Prolonged use of the urinary catheter
26. _____ is/are usually the first piece of PPE to be donned.
A) Gloves B) Gowns C) Masks D) Eye protection
27. Sterilization requires sufficient exposure time for: A) Chemicals or gases only. B) Heat and steam only. C) Steam and caustic chemicals. D) Heat, chemicals, or gases. 28. Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are the three ________________ bloodborne pathogens. A) Most common B) Most transmitted
C) Most resistant D) Least serious
29. According to the NYSDOH Policy Statement, all patients and healthcare workers who have been potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens should be: A) Given treatment. B) Given adequate renumeration. C) Transferred. D) Strongly counseled to seek testing.
24. Tier 3 organisms are considered: A) Endemic and require isolation.
B) Rapidly spreading but not endemic. C) MDRO with no effective treatment. D) To be only found outside the U.S.
30. Revised sepsis protocols and current research emphasize the critical need for:
25. The CDC currently recommends ____ for personnel exposed to patients residing in a skilled nursing facility who have suspected or confirmed diseases. A) bloodborne precautions B) droplet precautions C) EBP D) isolation precautions
A) Rapid identification and bundled treatment protocols. B) The same protocol for adults and children. C) Improved interprofessional collaboration. D) Hyperalumentation.
Course Code: MDNY04IC
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MDNY1026
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