ATI RN
Infection Control Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 50-year-old man is diagnosed to have a community acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) infection. Which of the following clinical feature is consistent with such a diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CA-MRSA is defined by onset in the community, typically presenting outpatient, not linked to healthcare exposure like catheters or nursing homes.
Question 2 of 5
Disinfection is a process in addition to cleaning. When is it necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disinfection is required for items contacting mucous membranes (semi-critical items per Spaulding classification), making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
After giving a vaccine you should always:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All actions—observing for ADRs, proper disposal, and record-keeping—are mandatory post-vaccination, per Green Book.
Question 4 of 5
Immunosuppressed patients can be protected against some infections by administration of immunoglobulin post exposure to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varicella zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) protects immunosuppressed patients post-exposure to chickenpox, per Green Book.
Question 5 of 5
The combined vaccine given at 2,3 and 4 months of age is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Since August 2017, the hexavalent DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB is given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, per Green Book.