Certification in Infection Prevention and Control - CIC (Possible Questions with 100% Correct Answers)

Atypical Mycobacterium Staphylococcus Pseudomonas correct answers What organisms have been associated with transmission of infection after body piercing? When an epidemiological investigation is being conducted. ( very costly no standards exists) correct answers What is an indication for routine environmental culturing? 1. HA- TB 2. Single case aspergillosis 3. HA- Varicella 4. Increase in post op SSIs correct answers What can HVAC malfunctions cause in the hospital setting? 41 F/ 5 C or lower correct answers Safe temp range for cold food storage Western Blot. EIA twice and then the western blot correct answers An employee is exposed to blood and bodily fluids from a pt whose baseline testing revealed positive results in rapid HIV test. What's the most appropriate F/U test for pt? equal to or less than 2 hours at room temperature correct answers What is the acceptable blood culture transport time? 60% correct answers What is the acceptable upper limit for relative humidity in a facility to prevent fungal growth? Hep B, Seasonal Flu, Meningococcal, MMR, and Varicella (chickenpox) or VZIG if pregnant correct answers Recommended vaccines for HCW? 35F - 46F (2C - 8C) correct answers At what temperature are vaccines stored? Used to investigate public health issues and improve healthcare outcomes or when IPs evaluate their IP plan correct answers When would you use a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats analysis) ? - pick topic or process to study - multidisciplinary team - flow diagram w/ steps + sub steps - brainstorm possible failures (rate them)