IBSC Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) Certification Practice Exam

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• Standard Precautions were developed by expanding policies from Universal Precautions to include which elements?
• What is the standard HIV PEP regimen?
• What is the exam fee for non-members?
• What must the sharps injury log contain?
• What is OSHA's 'general duty clause'?
• What does the employer's written opinion from the HCP state?
• FIRST action when a patient source refuses HIV testing after an exposure?
• Under the Ryan White Act, what is the notification timeline after an emergency responder exposure?
• What is correct regarding employer notification if an EMS provider is infected with hepatitis C?
• Which description best fits the Ryan White 'Medical Facility Report'?
• The average risk of hepatitis C virus transmission after a needlestick exposure is closest to:
• What is the number of unscored pilot questions on the exam?
• In which situation is an N95 respirator required instead of a surgical mask?
• In respirator fit testing, which event requires retesting?
• How often must respirator fit testing under OSHA be performed?
• In the context of HBV vaccination, what term is used for an individual who does not develop a detectable antibody response after the full series?
• Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
• In the Source documentation process after exposure, which statement is accurate?
• How much time should you spend per question during a 2.5-hour test with 125 questions?
• To whom is the employer's written opinion after exposure addressed?
• What are the core duties of a Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)?
• Under Spaulding Classification, which type of item requires high-level disinfection?
• Who submits the Ryan White 'Medical Facility Report'?
• Sharps injury logs must be retained for how long?
• Which is an example of an engineering control under OSHA BBP?
• What is the required frequency for respirator fit testing and when else must it be performed?
• What does the Hierarchy of Controls acronym ESEAP stand for?
• What is the FIRST action after a needlestick or exposure?
• Which statement correctly ranks the relative per-needlestick transmission risks for HIV, HBV, and HCV in unvaccinated individuals?
• When should anti-HBs serology be drawn to verify seroconversion after completing the HBV vaccine series?
• Which statement best describes hepatitis C post-exposure management?
• What does the HCP provide regarding employee medical information?
• What is the maximum time after exposure within which HIV PEP remains potentially effective?
• The exposure control plan lists vaccination programs for which of the following?
• Which personal protective equipment component protects the eyes from splashes?
• What is Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
• What distinguishes a 'significant exposure' from a routine BBP contact?
• Which of the following best describes an administrative control?
• How often must the Exposure Control Plan be reviewed and updated?
• What does the ADA require of employers regarding employees with HIV/HBV/HCV?
• Under the Ryan White timeline, who must be notified within 48 hours?
• In the GMGG PPE donning sequence, which item is donned third?
• What is the HBV post-exposure protocol for a vaccinated employee who is a non-responder?
• What dilution of household bleach is effective for bloodborne pathogen decontamination?
• What does the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act for EMS require?
• Which statement best describes Universal Precautions?
• Sharps injury logs retention under OSHA BBP?
• For airborne precaution pathogens like TB and measles, which respirator is required and what additional requirement applies?
• What type of transmission occurs during unprotected intubation on a patient with active tuberculosis?
• Which OSHA standard governs exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
• What is the ratio of scored questions to unscored pilot questions on the exam?
• Which statement correctly describes the hepatitis B vaccine schedules?
• Under the Needlestick Safety Act, who must be involved in selecting engineering controls?
• For how long should BBP training records be retained?
• What must OSHA-required BBP training include?
• What is the recommended post-exposure protocol for a vaccinated healthcare worker with anti-HBs ≥ 10 after exposure to HBV?
• When is double-gloving recommended?
• What is the correct order for doffing PPE?
• What is the approximate HBV transmission risk per needlestick for unvaccinated individuals?
• Which statement describes the alternative hepatitis B vaccine schedule?
• List the six links of the Chain of Infection.
• What is the HIV PEP timeline after exposure?
• When should baseline testing for hepatitis C be performed after exposure to an HCV-positive source?
• What term describes an employee who fails to mount a detectable antibody response after completing a full HBV vaccine series?
• What is the most effective way to stop the transmission of infection within the Chain of Infection?
• What is the purpose of preparing a 1:10 bleach solution for blood spill cleanup?
• How often must BBP training be provided to at-risk employees under OSHA?
• Mnemonic for PPE donning?
• What is a 'contaminated sharp' according to OSHA BBP?
• What vaccines are recommended for EMS/fire personnel by ACIP?
• Which statement about OPIM is true?
• Influenza precautions require which protective measure?
• Should post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) be delayed to wait for the source's HIV status?
• Which statement correctly describes isolation and quarantine?
• Standard Precautions are expanded to include which materials?
• What is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard citation?
• Which body fluid is NOT classified as OPIM unless visibly contaminated with blood?
• How many questions are scored toward the exam score?
• According to the Spaulding Classification, what level of decontamination is required for a laryngoscope blade?
• What is a hepatitis B declination form?
• How many total questions are included on the IBSC DICO-C Certification Exam, including unscored pilot questions?
• What is the primary goal of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after potential HIV exposure?
• What are the next 3 actions for a firefighter who sustains a needlestick?
• How often must the Exposure Control Plan be reviewed?
• Which of the following best describes an exposure determination in the ECP?
• What are the 5 required components of an Exposure Control Plan?
• Who recommends the official immunization schedules for adults?
• Which statement about TB testing results is true?
• Under OSHA rules, who may access the medical record besides the employee?
• Which of the following is a core duty of a DICO?
• Which law requires employers to involve non-managerial frontline employees in selecting engineering controls?
• What is the minimum number of correct scored answers required to pass the exam?
• What is the average needlestick transmission risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV)?
• In infection control question analysis, what should you eliminate?
• What is a 'restricted duty' scenario for an HBV-infected healthcare worker?
• What federal agency enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
• What rights are protected under OSHA BBP after an exposure incident?
• What records must employers maintain under OSHA BBP?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the Exposure Control Plan?
• In the Chain of Infection, which link refers to the route by which the agent leaves the reservoir?
• Which arrangement lists the Spaulding levels in the correct order?
• What is the management approach for HCV PEP?
• What is the FIRST priority in preventing future needle puncture incidents?
• The Ryan White 'Medical Facility Report' must be submitted within how many hours after exposure?
• What is the HCV transmission risk per needlestick?
• Medical records must be kept for how long under OSHA BBP?
• Which term refers to the actual exposure event?
• Which statement accurately describes how Standard Precautions relate to Universal Precautions?
• What is the validity period of the IBSC DICO-C Certification, and how can it be renewed?
• Which testing provider delivers the IBSC DICO-C Certification Exam format?
• Which statement best describes PPE for healthcare workers during TB airborne precautions?
• Which of the following is included in the BIG 8 OPIM fluids?
• Under Spaulding Classification, which level of disinfection is required for non-critical items?
• How long must medical records be kept under OSHA BBP?
• What is the approximate risk of HIV transmission per needlestick from an HIV-positive source?
• What are the three levels of the Spaulding Classification used for decontamination?
• What is the correct order for donning PPE?
• What information must be included in OSHA-required BBP employee training?
• What are 'work practice controls' in the BBP context?
• What should you do in the first 5 minutes of a test?
• What formats are used for taking the IBSC DICO-C Certification Exam?
• Which statement best describes a DICO's duty related to exposure control?
• What information about the source patient is needed after an exposure?
• What precautions are required for TB?
• Under Ryan White, within how many hours must the designated officer be notified after an incident?
• When is an Exposure Control Plan required to be updated?
• What is the DICO's role during a community disease outbreak?
• Which fluids are considered OPIM under OSHA?
• In occupational health terminology, exposure incident refers to:
• Using an N95 respirator requires which type of precautions?
• Which elements are included in the management approach for HCV PEP?
• What dilution should a bleach solution be prepared at for surface decontamination of blood spills?
• HBV post-exposure protocol for an unvaccinated employee?
• HBV vaccine must be offered within how many working days after assignment before exposure-prone tasks begin?
• Which statement best describes the Spaulding classification in healthcare decontamination?
• What role does interdisciplinary collaboration play in infection control?
• Which action would break the chain of infection?
• Which category of precautions requires gown and gloves?
• In the proper donning sequence for full personal protective equipment, which item is put on last?
• What is the primary purpose of reading test instructions at the start?
• What is the minimum requirement for reviewing the Exposure Control Plan?
• What is the purpose of an infection control risk assessment (ICRA)?
• How many unscored pilot questions are included on the exam?
• A surgical mask provides which type of precautions?
• The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act aims to
• Under OSHA BBP, how often must employee training be provided?
• What does a positive TB skin test (TST) or IGRA indicate?
• What happens if an employee fails to respond to the first HBV series?
• What must the sharps injury log include?
• How do disinfection and sterilization differ in terms of microbial life?
• What is the 'source unknown' protocol for a needlestick in a public setting?
• Which PPE is required when there is a risk of blood splashes to the face?
• How long must employee medical records be retained under OSHA BBP requirements?
• In the event of a needlestick, what is the first action to take?
• What does HIPAA protect?
• In HBV post-exposure management, a fully vaccinated employee with an adequate anti-HBs response after exposure should take which action?
• For how long must training records for OSHA BBP be maintained?
• Which professionals are eligible to take the IBSC DICO-C Certification Exam?
• If there is doubt between administrative action and clinical action, what should drive the decision?
• Who is the designated officer for EMS under the Ryan White Act?
• Which element is NOT required in an OSHA Exposure Control Plan?
• Which fluids are considered OPIM under OSHA?
• In BBP, which option best defines engineering controls?
• When is post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV most effective to initiate?
• In suspected meningococcal meningitis cases, which protective equipment is considered essential for EMS personnel?
• How do 'Should' and 'Must/Shall' differ in regulatory terms?
• Which of the following is an engineering control?
• In the Hierarchy of Controls, which level follows Elimination?
• What is LAIV and who should NOT receive it?
• According to the guidance, which of the following best describes the transmission route addressed by droplet precautions?
• Which vaccine is NOT listed among ACIP's vaccines for EMS/Fire personnel?
• Why is meningococcal disease relevant to EMS?
• Which activity poses the highest risk for meningococcal exposure in EMS?
• If there is a risk of blood splashes to the face, which PPE combination is required?
• Medical records retention under OSHA BBP?
• What is the exam fee for NAPSICO members?
• Which statement is true regarding anti-HBs serology after HBV vaccination?
• Which statement best reflects the relative transmission risk ranking after needlestick exposure among HIV, HBV, and HCV?
• Which scenario demonstrates an engineering control that reduces exposure risk?
• Which statement correctly differentiates droplet transmission from airborne transmission?
• Under Spaulding classification, items that contact mucous membranes require what level of decontamination?
• When is intact skin contact with blood considered a 'significant exposure'?
• What is the first action to take after a needlestick from an unknown-source needle?
• Meningococcal disease is caused by which organism?
• What does the employer's written opinion to the healthcare provider include after an exposure?
• Which vaccine group does ACIP recommend annually for all EMS and public safety personnel?
• Under the Ryan White Act, how many hours must a medical facility notify the EMS Designated Officer of a life-threatening diagnosis?
• What happens if an employee refuses HBV vaccination and later wants it?
• What is respirator fit testing and how often is it required?
• Under OSHA BBP, which retention period is correct for the sharps injury log?
• What is an 'administrative control' in infection prevention?
• Which statement best describes confidential post-exposure follow-up?
• Which statement best captures the rationale for OSHA BBP training and records requirements?
• Which item is NOT included in the sharps injury log?
• In the GGMG doffing sequence, which item is removed first?
• What is a common trap regarding 'exposure determination' and 'exposure incident'?
• What is an 'exposure determination' in the ECP?
• Which scenario correctly describes HBV vaccine availability timing under BBP rules?
• When must HBV vaccination be offered to at-risk employees?
• What is the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act?
• For an EMS crew transporting a patient with suspected meningococcal meningitis, which combination of PPE is most appropriate?
• Which factor determines restriction of HBV-infected providers performing exposure-prone procedures?
• What precautions are required when treating a patient with confirmed influenza?
• In the Hierarchy of Controls, which takes priority?
• After revaccination due to non-response, when should the anti-HBs be retested?
• HBV post-exposure management is used to protect against infection with which virus?
• Which of the following is included in post-exposure evaluation and follow-up as part of the ECP?
• If an employee declines the hepatitis B vaccine and later wants it, what is the correct action?
• What anti-HBs titer is considered protective?
• Standard Precautions were designed to cover which of the following?
• In the BBP/TB context, what is a medical surveillance program?
• What is the primary role of the Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)?
• LAIV is contraindicated in which groups?
• How often must OSHA-required bloodborne pathogen (BBP) training be provided to at-risk employees?
• Within the Source Individual documentation process, which statement is true?
• What is TB and what type of precautions does it require?
• If you have a 2.5-hour test with 125 questions, approximately how many minutes should you spend per question?
• Which control is prioritized highest in the Hierarchy of Controls for eliminating exposure?
• A vaccinated EMS employee has an anti-HBs titer of 15 mIU/mL. What is the appropriate management?
• What is the risk of HIV transmission after a needlestick exposure?
• HIV PEP should start after exposure within how many hours?
• Which of the following is NOT among the BIG 8 infectious body fluids (OPIM)?
• Under OSHA rules, who may access an employee's medical record?
• When is anti-HBs titer measured after completing the hepatitis B vaccine series?
• Universal Precautions require treating all of the following as potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
• What is the most appropriate action for a law enforcement officer bitten by an HIV-positive individual with an undetectable viral load?
• What is the correct sequence for doffing PPE according to the standard mnemonic?
• What is the official time limit to complete the IBSC DICO-C Certification Exam?
• When must an exposure determination be made?
• Training records retention under OSHA BBP?
• For an unvaccinated EMS provider exposed to blood from an HBsAg-positive source, what is the recommended post-exposure treatment?
• Which citation is most applicable if an agency has not updated its Exposure Control Plan despite adding new task categories?
• Under OSHA BBP, within how many working days must hepatitis B vaccine be made available to at-risk employees after assignment?
• What is the correct donning order for PPE?
• Which statement about TB testing is true?
• What are the three main routes of disease transmission?
• What information can the employer's written opinion from a healthcare provider include after a significant exposure?
• Which is the correct order of the Chain of Infection?
• What does the Hierarchy of Controls prescribe for infection control priority?
• Meningococcal disease is defined as which of the following?