1. NERD CORNER
Get Your CIC On

2. Question #1
Which of the following features is NOT a component of an observational study?
A. Identifies cases prospectively
B. Characterizes cases by person, place and time factors
C. Examines relationships between risk factors and outcomes
D. Manipulates one of more factors while others remain constant
The correct answer is D

3. Question #2
When assisting the Product Evaluation Committee in selecting an antiseptic for use in a healthcare facility, which of the following criteria is MOST important?
A. The purpose for which it will be used
B. Whether it works in the presence of organic matter
C. If it can be used on medical equipment
D. Whether it kills fungi and spores
The correct answer is A

4. Question #3
An ICP is conducting a quality audit in the Endoscopy Suite. Which of the following findings in your audit warrants further action?
A. The bronchoscopy room is under negative pressure with 12 air exchanges per hour
B. Following a suspected TB case, the room is left empty for 20 minutes prior to use for another patient
C. Air is exhausted directly to the outside approximately 30 feet away from the air intake vent
D. A patient with suspected TB is provided with a surgical mask for transport to and from the room
The correct answer is B

5. Question #4
To compare surgeon specific SSI rates internally and externally, the IP should use the number of
A. Surgeons with SSIs
B. Risk categories
C. Procedures performed
D. Surgical site infections
The correct answer is C