Question 1

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?

Options :

A : Laryngoscope blades

B : Blood pressure cuff

C : Respiratory therapy equipment

D : Ultrasound probe

Answer: B

Question 2

Which humoral antibody indicates previous infection and assists in protecting tissue?

Options :

A : IgA

B : IgD

C : IgG

D : IgM

Answer: C

Question 3

When evaluating environmental cleaning and disinfectant products as a part of the product evaluation committee, which of the following is responsible for providing information regarding clinical trials?

Options :

A : Infection Preventionist

B : Clinical representatives

C : Environmental Services

D : Manufacturer representatives

Answer: D

Question 4

An infection preventionist in the role of educator is teaching risk reduction activities to patients and families. For which of the following groups is the pneumococcal vaccine MOST appropriate?

Options :

A : Asplenic patients

B : International travelers

C : Immunocompromised newborns

D : Patients in behavioral health settings

Answer: A

Question 5

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

Options :

A : Type of floor material

B : Positive pressure air handling

C : Placement of sinks for surgical scrubs

D : Control of traffic and traffic flow patterns

Answer: A