ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been admitted with a wound infection. The lab reports that the stain of the wound culture is positive for AFB and the culture is positive for Mycobacterium marinum. Which of the following is the correct follow-up of this lab report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mycobacterium marinum is not highly transmissible; no special precautions are needed.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by a client with psoriasis indicates to the nurse that additional teaching about the client's condition is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultraviolet radiation is commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis, but the use of commercial tanning beds is specifically not recommended for these clients. This statement indicates that the client requires further teaching. Topical corticosteroids, when applied to psoriatic lesions, suppress cell division. Psoriasis is a lifelong disorder that has exacerbations and remissions and cannot be cured. Stress can indeed exacerbate psoriasis.
Question 3 of 5
The most important procedure for the prevention of infection from germs and viruses is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand washing removes pathogens from the skin, significantly reducing infection risk, and is universally recognized as the cornerstone of infection prevention.
Question 4 of 5
True / False. Laundry workers are exposed to injuries when policy guidelines are not followed and instruments are mixed with bedding or linen.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improper handling increases risk of sharps injuries among laundry staff.
Question 5 of 5
How long does an effective hand wash last?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective hand washing requires 40-60 seconds to remove pathogens adequately.