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

In which of the following ways is human immunodeficiency virus similar to the Hepatitis B virus?

Options :

A : The primary mechanism of transmission for both is maternal-fetal

B : Needlestick exposure leads to a high frequency of healthcare worker infection

C : Transmission may occur from asymptomatic carriers

D : The risk of infection from mucous membrane exposure is the same

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

Which of the following descriptions accurately describes a single-use medical device?

Options :

A : A device which can be used on a single patient

B : A device that is sterilized and can be used again on the same patient

C : A device used on a patient and reprocessed prior to being used again

D : A device used one time on a patient during a procedure and then discarded

Answer: D

Question 5

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

Options :

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