A-IPC EXAM STUDY ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH

A-IPC EXAM STUDY (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS WITH

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An employee is exposed to blood and body fluids from a patient whose baseline testing revealed positive results in a rapid HIV test. The most appropriate follow-up test for the

patient would be:

• Western Blot
• Viral Load
• HIV polymerase chain reaction
• CD4 - ----Answers---a. Western Blot

Which is an example of actions taken during the Study phase of the "Plan, Do, Study, Act" Performance Improvement Model?

• Identifying goals for the project
• Performing staff education sessions
• Trending and benchmarking of data collected
• Tweaking the program based on results - ----Answers---c.

Trending and benchmarking of data collected

An infant in the Neonatal ICU (NICU) has been diagnosed with Malassezia furfur fungemia. What is the most likely source of the infection?

• Intravenous lipid infusions
• A healthcare worker's false fingernails
• Commercial powdered infant formula 1 / 4

• Respiratory transmission from a colonized family member

or healthcare worker - ----Answers---a. Intravenous lipid infusions

Which U.S. agency requires a respiratory program for HCP?

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• The Joint Commission (TJC)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ---

-Answers---d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA)

Which of the following must be reprocessed by high-level disinfection?

• Non-critical items
• Semi-critical items
• Critical items
• Non patient-care items - ----Answers---b. Semi-critical

items

Which of the following are CDC requirements for storing endoscopes?1) Store them coiled in the original case 2) Store them in a bin 3) Store hanging in a vertical position to facilitate drying 2 / 4

4) Store in a manner that protects the scope from contamination

• 1, 4
• 1, 2
• 2, 3
• 3, 4 - ----Answers---d. 3, 4

The following data on incidence rates of VAP in the Surgical ICU

(SICU) were collected:

The best interpretation of the data in the graph is:

• The number of cases of VAP was higher in January

than in May

• The number of cases of VAP was the same in January

and February

• Prevalence of VAP was lowest in June
• The incidence rate of VAP was highest in February - ----

Answers---d. The incidence rate of VAP was highest in February

A major difference between a prospective and a retrospective

study is that the prospective study:

• Requires a relatively small number of subjects
• Is usually used for testing initial hypotheses
• May require a long follow-up period 3 / 4

• Is usually less costly - ----Answers---c. May require a long

follow-up period

Program evaluation is necessary to measure change and growth in the learner. The following program elements should be evaluated in order to demonstrate efficacy and impact.1) Appropriateness of the program design 2) Adequacy of the teaching and instructional resources 3) Knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned by the participants 4) Assessing the educational needs of the attendees

• 1, 2, 3
• 1, 3, 4
• 2, 3, 4
• 1, 2, 4 - ----Answers---a. 1, 2, 3

An early-level (novice) IP in your department has set a goal of advancing to achieve middle-level (proficient) competency within the next year. Which of the following activities would be the most appropriate to include on her personal development

plan for the year:

1) Nominating herself for the President-elect position of the local APIC chapter 2) Taking the Certification in Infection Control exam within six months

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