CPCT Domain 3: Infection Control Welcome to your CPCT Domain 3: Infection Control 1. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following practices is most effective in preventing the spread of airborne infections in a healthcare setting? A. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact B. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for contact precautions C. Placement of patients in rooms with negative pressure ventilation D. Regular cleaning of surfaces with soap and water None 2. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following best describes the proper disposal method for sharps in a healthcare setting? A. Disposal in a regular trash bin after recapping B. Immediate disposal in a designated, puncture-resistant sharps container C. Disposal in a biohazard bag for incineration D. Rinsing with disinfectant before disposal in a recycling bin None 3. CPCT: Infection Control What is the most appropriate action for a patient care technician to take when encountering a spill of potentially infectious material? A. Cover the spill with paper towels and notify housekeeping B. Immediately clean the spill using a bleach solution and wear appropriate PPE C. Ignore the spill if it is smaller than the size of a quarter D. Spray the spill with air freshener and cover it with a rug None 4. CPCT: Infection Control In the context of infection control, what is the primary purpose of using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer? A. To remove all types of microbes from the skin B. To provide a protective layer on the skin against microbes C. To kill or inactivate most bacteria and viruses on the skin D. To clean visibly soiled hands None 5. CPCT: Infection Control What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing with soap and water in a healthcare setting to effectively reduce the risk of transmitting infections? A. 5 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 30 seconds None 6. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution in infection control? A. Use of gloves when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact C. Using a mask for all interactions with patients, regardless of their infection status D. Immediate disposal of sharps in appropriate containers None 7. CPCT: Infection Control When is it appropriate to use an N95 respirator instead of a surgical mask in a healthcare setting? A. When performing routine patient care for all patients B. When involved in aerosol-generating procedures on patients with known or suspected airborne infections C. When cleaning patient rooms, regardless of the patient's infection status D. When disposing of infectious waste in biohazard bags None 8. CPCT: Infection Control What is the correct order of donning personal protective equipment (PPE)? A. Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection B. Gown, mask, gloves, eye protection C. Mask, gown, gloves, eye protection D. Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves None 9. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following best describes the term "nosocomial infection"? A. An infection acquired from a community setting B. An infection that is present before hospitalization C. An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting D. An infection transmitted through animals None 10. CPCT: Infection Control What is the primary rationale behind the implementation of isolation precautions in addition to standard precautions in a healthcare environment? A. To provide extra comfort to patients B. To prevent the spread of specific infections that are not contained by standard precautions alone C. To reduce the need for hand hygiene D. To allow healthcare workers to avoid wearing personal protective equipment None 11. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following is considered a critical factor in the effectiveness of hand sanitizers in infection control? A. The brand of the hand sanitizer B. The alcohol content being at least 60% C. The color of the hand sanitizer D. The price of the hand sanitizer None 12. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take when dealing with a patient who has a multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) in a non-isolation room? A. Limit the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to gloves only B. Ensure that the patient is immediately moved to an isolation room C. Allow visitors without any protective measures D. Disinfect the room only after the patient is discharged None 13. CPCT: Infection Control In the context of infection control, autoclaving is used to sterilize medical equipment. What is the primary mechanism by which autoclaving destroys microorganisms? A. Ultraviolet light exposure B. Desiccation C. High-pressure saturated steam D. Low temperature freezing None 14. CPCT: Infection Control When should a patient care technician apply droplet precautions in addition to standard precautions? A. When caring for a patient with a localized skin infection B. When a patient is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal virus C. When a patient has a known or suspected infection spread through large respiratory droplets, such as influenza D. When handling patient documentation None 15. CPCT: Infection Control What is the most critical reason for performing hand hygiene after removing gloves? A. Gloves may have small imperfections that allow microorganisms to penetrate B. To prevent the gloves from being reused C. To reduce the risk of allergic reactions D. Gloves can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods None 16. CPCT: Infection Control What is the significance of the "airborne infection isolation room" (AIIR) in the context of infection control? A. It is used for patients who require a quiet and private space B. It is designated for storage of infectious materials C. It is a specialized room designed to prevent the spread of pathogens that are transmitted via airborne droplets D. It is utilized for the administration of vaccinations None 17. CPCT: Infection Control How often should the patient care technician perform hand hygiene when assigned to care for multiple patients in the same shift? A. Only at the beginning and end of the shift B. Before and after contact with each patient C. Once every hour D. Only after contact with visibly soiled materials None 18. CPCT: Infection Control What is the most effective method for decontaminating a stethoscope in a healthcare setting? A. Wiping with a dry cloth B. Rinsing under running water C. Using an alcohol-based disinfectant wipe D. Exposing to sunlight for several hours None 19. CPCT: Infection Control Under which circumstance is it appropriate to implement enhanced barrier precautions in addition to standard precautions? A. For all patients during the winter season B. When caring for a patient with an undiagnosed rash C. In the case of an outbreak of a highly contagious virus in the healthcare facility D. For routine cleaning of patient rooms None 20. CPCT: Infection Control Which of the following is a key consideration when choosing disinfectants for use in a healthcare setting? A. The pleasantness of the fragrance B. The color of the disinfectant C. The efficacy against a broad spectrum of pathogens D. The temperature at which the disinfectant freezes None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
