ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 14yo boy from rural Maryland was seen in the emergency department with fever, fatigue, chills, headache, and a large annular lesion on his left thigh. What is the most probable vector of this child's illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The annular lesion suggests erythema migrans, characteristic of Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following situations would be best for the IP to apply just-in-time learning principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Just-in-time learning is best for immediate, targeted correction of specific issues.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be an acceptable route for diffusion of air in an OR? 1. Laminar airflow with the supply over the surgical table and an exhaust in the floor in the center of the room 2. Laminar airflow with a supply over the surgical table and an exhaust near the floor at the periphery of the room 3. Noninductional unidirectional infusion of air with a supply over the surgical table and an exhaust in the floor in the center of the room 4. Noninductional unidirectional infusion of air with a supply over the surgical table and an exhaust near the floor at the periphery of the room
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laminar airflow with peripheral exhaust is standard for ORs to maintain sterility.
Question 4 of 5
An early-level (novice) IP in your department has set a goal of advancing to achieve middle-level (proficient) competency within the next year. Which of the following activities would be the most appropriate to include on her personal development plan for the year: 1. Nominating herself for the President-elect chapter of the local APIC chapter 2. Taking the Certification in IC exam within six months 3. Requestion information about a Master of Science in epidemiology degree 4. Learning the basics of CAUTI surveillance
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All activities support progression from novice to proficient.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about Kawasaki disease is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coronary aneurysms are a known complication of Kawasaki disease.