Free CBIC CIC Exam Dumps Questions & Answers

A healthcare personnel has an acute group A streptococcal throat infection. What is the earliest recommended time that this person may return to work after receiving appropriate antibiotic therapy?

• A.72 hours
• B.48 hours
• C.8 hours
• D.24 hours

An infection preventionist reviewing patient records in an outpatient hemodialysis center notes an increase in localized infections at catheter access sites. Which of the following strategies reduces the risk of infection in this population?

• A.Placement of a femoral catheter
• B.Replacement of dialysis catheters monthly
• C.Use of a non-cuffed percutaneous catheter
• D.Creation of an arteriovenous fistula

An infection preventionist has been asked to participate in a process improvement team to standardize disinfection and sterilization practices. Team activities should include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A.Observing disinfection and sterilization practices.
• B.Performing a literature review on central supply and sterilization.
• C.Asking central supply and operating room managers to join the team.
• D.Developing a baseline measurement after all changes are implemented.

A director of the Infection Prevention and Control Department has received permission to hire more staff to a total of 3.8 full-time equivalents (FTEs), based on 40 hours/week. The director works 40 hours/week, one infection preventionist (IP) works 32 hours/week, another works 16 hours/week, and secretarial support works
40 hours/week. How many additional FTEs may the director hire?

• A.0.8
• B.1.0
• C.0.6
• D.0.4

The MOST common route of infection for healthcare-associated (HA) pneumonia is:

• A.Droplet inhalation from large-volume humidifiers
• B.Aspiration of bacteria from the oropharynx
• C.Contamination from small-volume nebulizers
• D.Person-to-person spread from healthcare personnel's (HCP) hands