CBIC Certified Infection Control Exam (CIC) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Following recent renovations on an oncology unit, three patients were identified with Aspergillus infections.
The infections were thought to be facility-acquired. Appropriate environmental microbiological monitoring would be to culture the:

A. Carpet

B. Air

C. Ice

D. Aerators

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

The operating room director asks the infection preventionist (IP) to join a team focusing on the purchase of robotic surgical equipment. What item will the IP review FIRST?

A. Cost of the equipment

B. Storage of the equipment between surgical cases

C. Manufacturer's instructions for use

D. Effect of equipment on length of surgery

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

Which of the following options describes a best practice for avoiding occupational health hazards in a healthcare facility?

A. The facility should exclude asymptomatic Bordetella pertussis-exposed healthcare personnel from duty.

B. The facility is required to conduct varicella post-vaccination testing for healthcare personnel.

C. The facility is required to conduct annual tuberculosis (TB) testing for healthcare personnel.

D. The facility should provide Neisseria meningitidis pre-exposure vaccination to laboratory personnel.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

The infection preventionist (IP) is reviewing a laboratory report that indicates the presence of Enterococcus faecium in a 76-year-old patient's urine culture. The patient has no symptoms of a urinary tract infection. The IP's accurate interpretation of this result is that the patient:

A. Has a pseudo-infection, which could be caused by contamination of the sample.

B. Has an active infection and requires immediate treatment with antibiotics.

C. Should be placed in isolation due to the risk of airborne transmission.

D. Is colonized with the bacteria and does not require treatment at this time.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

Which of the following findings indicates that a sputum sample has been properly collected from a patient with possible bacterial pneumonia?

A. Presence of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

B. Presence of blood.

C. Many epithelial cells and few neutrophils.

D. Numerous neutrophils and few, if any, epithelial cells.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

What is a characteristic of immediate-use steam sterilization?

A. Performed in emergencies where cleaning is the most critical step.

B. Alternative to purchasing expensive instrument sets.

C. Can be used for the following surgery if properly stored.

D. Substitute for maintaining sufficient amounts of sterile instruments.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

What should an infection preventionist prioritize when designing education programs?

A. Prior healthcare experiences

B. Marketing research

C. Departmental budgets

D. Learning and behavioral science theories

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

An infection preventionist is observing the cleaning and disinfection process of semi-critical devices. To ensure these items have been reprocessed meeting the minimum requirements, which of the following is required?

A. Initial cleaning must begin as soon as possible after use

B. Use of detergents with pH lower than 7

C. Soaking in a solution of liquid chemical sterilant between 3 and 12 hours

D. Initial cleaning must begin 24 hours after use

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

On January 31, the nursing staff of a long-term care facility reports that five out of 35 residents have developed high fever, nasal discharge, and a dry cough. The BEST diagnostic tool to determine the causative agent is:

A. Blood culture

B. Nasopharyngeal swab

C. Legionella serology

D. Sputum culture

Correct Answer: B

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