CIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Atypical Mycobacterium Staphylococcus Pseudomonas - Answer-What organisms have been associated with transmission of infection after body piercing? When an epidemiological investigation is being conducted. ( very costly no standards exists) - Answer-What is an indication for routine environmental culturing? 1. HA- TB 2. Single case aspergillosis 3. HA- Varicella 4. Increase in post op SSIs - Answer-What can HVAC malfunctions cause in the hospital setting? 41 F/ 5 C or lower - Answer-Safe temp range for cold food storage Western Blot. EIA twice and then the western blot - Answer-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 - Answer-What is the acceptable blood culture transport time? 60% - Answer-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 - Answer-Recommended vaccines for HCW? 35F - 46F (2C - 8C) - Answer-At what temperature are vaccines stored? Used to investigate public health issues and improve healthcare outcomes or when IPs evaluate their IP plan - Answer-When would you use a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats analysis) ?