1. Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious agents
Chapter 5
25 Questions on CIC
February 2018

2. 1. Woman in active labor with confirmed influenza has been admitted to an acute care facility. Recommendations for preventing influenza transmission between hospitalized infected mothers and their infants include all of the following except:
The mother should be placed on Droplet Precautions
The baby should stay in the same room as the mother
Keep the isolate at least 3 feet away for the mother when she is not interacting with the baby
The baby should receive formula during the 5-day period following the mother’s symptom onset

3. 1. Woman in active labor with confirmed influenza has been admitted to an acute care facility. Recommendations for preventing influenza transmission between hospitalized infected mothers and their infants include all of the following except:
The mother should be placed on Droplet Precautions
The baby should stay in the same room as the mother
Keep the isolate at least 3 feet away for the mother when she is not interacting with the baby
The baby should receive formula during the 5-day period following the mother’s symptom onset

4. Pregnant women with influenza
At increased risk of hospitalization and influenza complications
Pregnant women with influenza should be placed on droplet precautions
Pregnant woman is not required to wear a mask during labor or at time of delivery
Room newborns with mother placed in an isolate (if available) 3 feet from mother when she is not interacting with the baby. Mothers may breast feed but should put on a surgical mask and practice hand hygiene before each feeding or other close contact with their infants.
Continue this practice during the 5-day period following the mothers symptom onset

5. An autopsy is ordered on a patient who was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following statements is correct regarding postmortem care of a deceased TB patient
Autopsy rooms should be at positive pressure with respect to adjacent areas, and room air must be exhausted directly outside.
An oscillating autopsy saw should be used to reduce the infection aerosols
An approved mask is necessary for respiratory protection
Standard Precautions are sufficient because Mycobacterium tuberculosis needs a living host to survive

6. An autopsy is ordered on a patient who was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following statements is correct regarding postmortem care of a deceased TB patient
Autopsy rooms should be at positive pressure with respect to adjacent areas, and room air must be exhausted directly outside.
An oscillating autopsy saw should be used to reduce the infection aerosols
An approved mask is necessary for respiratory protection
Standard Precautions are sufficient because Mycobacterium tuberculosis needs a living host to survive

7. According to OSHA
Autopsy on a known or suspected case of TB is a high-hazard procedure requiring personnel to use approved respiratory protection.
In areas where TB is prevalent and health history is unknown respiratory protection is prudent, ESPECIALLY for medical examiner’s cases

8. Ortho-phthalaldehyde Steam sterilization Ethylene Oxide
Of the following methods of disinfection and sterilization which of the following will kill all organisms, including all bacterial spores?
Pasteurization
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Steam sterilization
Ethylene Oxide
1,2
2,3
1,3
3,4

9. Ortho-phthalaldehyde Steam sterilization Ethylene Oxide
Of the following methods of disinfection and sterilization which of the following will kill all organisms, including all bacterial spores?
Pasteurization
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Steam sterilization
Ethylene Oxide
1,2
2,3
1,3
3,4

10. Steam Sterilization Ethylene Oxide
kills bacterial spores and all other microorganisms. Can only be used for items that are tolerant of high temperatures
Ethylene Oxide
gas sterilization is a low-heat method for items that are not heat tolerant. Must be allowed time for aeration prior to use

11. Examination Content Outline: Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious agents
Certification Study Guide
6th Edition
Chapter 5
CIC exam will have a total of (25) questions addressing Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious agents

12. Help make hand hygiene part of the culture at St. Luke’s.
Hand Hygiene: The St. Luke’s Standard
Help make hand hygiene part of the culture at St. Luke’s.