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NYS INFECTION CONTROL MANDATED TRAINING
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NYS INFECTION CONTROL MANDATED TRAININGA healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about confidentiality related
to the condition. Which of the following statements provide accurate information about
the healthcare worker's right to confidentiality? - Answers -The worker is protected by
the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not required to disclose HIV status to
patients or employers.
Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing
infection in a healthcare setting? - Answers -Protecting healthcare workers from
communicable diseases.
The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is to
use: - Answers -Hand hygiene
An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? -
Answers -Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection.
A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the
person's: - Answers -Nutritional status
Which of the following national organizations provides scientifically sound infection
control recommendations? - Answers -National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH)
According to New York State law, the professional conduct standards require that
certain healthcare professionals may be subject to charges of unprofessional conduct
for failure to: - Answers -Insure that others carry out infection control standards.
According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required
to: - Answers -Maintain a log of sharps injuries.
In addition to mandating that certain health professionals receive training on infection
control and barrier precautions, New York State has established that: - Answers -Failure
to utilize infection control procedures is considered unprofessional conduct.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of
these actions of the worker represents an error that requires correction? - Answers -The
worker cleans the instruments in a hand-washing sink
Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their
work environment is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting
agents? - Answers -Prion agents
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