Question 1

The annual report for Infection Prevention shows a dramatic decrease in urinary catheter days, a decrease in the catheter utilization ratio, and a slight decrease in the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The report does not show an increase in the overall rate of CAUTI. How would the infection preventionist explain this to the administration?

Options :

A : The rate is incorrect and needs to be recalculated.

B : The rate may be higher if the denominator is very small.

C : The rate is not affected by the number of catheter days.

D : Decreasing catheter days will not have an effect on decreasing CAUTI.

Answer: B

Question 2

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 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

A city has a population of 150.000. Thirty new cases of tuberculosis (TB) were diagnosed in the city last year. These now cases brought the total number of active TB cases in the city last year to 115. Which of the following equations represents the incidence rate tor TB per 100.000 in that year?

Options :

A : (30 ÷ 150.000) x 100.000 = X

B : (30÷ 150.000) x 100 = X

C : (115 ÷ 150.000) x 100.000 - X

D : (115 ÷ 100.000) x 100 = X

Answer: A

Question 5

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