PRECLINICAL DH INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING EXAM 85
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-2025 LATEST
UPDATE//ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. The wearing of PPE is mandated by Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions.
B. PPE are medical devices designed to protect healthcare personnel from acquiring healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs).
C. In healthcare settings PPE include the use of surgical gowns, surgical masks, respirators, goggles, face
shields, and gloves.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-D. All of the above are correct.
Which of the following federal agencies is the nation's health protection agency that makes evidence-
based recommendations related to the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability?
A. CDC
B. NIOSH
C. OSHA
D. FDA - ANSWER-A. CDC
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for setting and enforcing regulations to assure
safe and healthy working conditions?
A. CDC
B. NIOSH
C. OSHA
D. FDA - ANSWER-C. OSHA
A medical device for which general regulatory controls alone cannot assure safety and effectiveness is
categorized by the FDA as a ____________________.
A. Class I medical device
B. Class II medical device
C. Class III medical device
,D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-B. Class II medical device
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to PPE?
A. The CDC issues recommendations for when, what, and how PPE should be used to prevent exposure
to infectious pathogens.
B. OSHA regulations require that employers provide their employees with appropriate PPE.
C. Key elements to consider when selecting PPE include the type of anticipated exposure, the durability
and appropriateness of the PPE for the task, and the fit.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-D. All of the above
All of the following statements related to protective clothing are correct EXCEPT which one?
A. Surgical gowns must be worn by OHCP whenever splash, spatter, spray, and aerosols of blood or
OPIM are anticipated during the clinical process.
B. Scrubs, or clinical and laboratory coats or jackets worn for comfort and/or purposes of identity are
considered appropriate PPE.
C. Surgical gowns should have long sleeves to protect the wrists and forearms.
D. Surgical gowns should cover the torso from neck to knees and wrap around the back to prevent
contamination of street the clothes. - ANSWER-B. Scrubs, or clinical and laboratory coats or jackets worn
for comfort and/or purposes of identity are considered appropriate PPE.
All of the following statements are correct with respect to surgical gowns EXCEPT which one?
A. Disposable and reusable surgical gowns are Class I medical devices.
B. Repellency and pore size of the fabric affect blood and OPIM penetration of the barrier and
contribute to gown performance.
C. Regardless of the material used to manufacture surgical gowns, they must be resistant to liquid and
microbial penetration.
D. Several gown sizes should be available in oral healthcare settings to ensure appropriate coverage for
all staff members. - ANSWER-A. Disposable and reusable surgical gowns are Class I medical devices.
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the use of surgical gowns?
A. Surgical gowns should be changed between patients.
, B. When penetrated by blood or OPIM, even intra-procedure, surgical gowns should be changed as soon
as possible.
C. Surgical gowns should be changed before leaving patient-care areas.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-D. All of the above are correct
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to surgical masks?
A. Surgical masks must be worn by all OHCP during clinical activities likely to generate splash, spatter,
spray, and aerosols.
B. Surgical masks, which are Class II medical devices, are labeled according to their performance level on
testing standards developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
C. Fluid resistance, bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE), particulate filtration efficiency (PFE), breathability
(P-Δ), and flammability of the mask material determine surgical mask performance.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-D. All of the above are correct
Which of the following ASTM level surgical face mask has a high level of barrier effectiveness in the
presence of splash, spatter, spray and aerosols?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Particulate respirator - ANSWER-C. Level 3
All of the following statements are correct with respect to particulate respirators EXCEPT which one?
A. When Airborne Precautions are necessary (i.e., Transmission-based Precautions), NIOSH-certified, fit-
checked particulate-filter respirator, a class II medical device, must be worn.
B. NIOSH-certified N95, N99, or N100 particulate-filter respirators, which have the ability to filter
particles in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 micron, have a filtration efficiency of 95, 99, and 99.8% respectively.
C. Currently, the CDC recommends the use of a N95 or higher level respirator by OHCP exposed to
patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-D. All of the above are correct
All of the following statements are correct with respect to goggles EXCEPT which one?
