ATI LPN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient in the neurosurgical ICU develops a fever. Cultures are ordered and collected. The physician decides to start an antibiotic while waiting for the culture results because the patient is critically ill. This type of antibiotic usage is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which client is most in need of immediate examination by an ophthalmologist?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 40-year-old client with glasses and a reddened sclera who reports brow pain, headache, and seeing colored halos around lights is most in need of an ophthalmologic examination. This client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of increased intraocular pressure(IOP). This is a priority because the optic nerve can be damaged, which can cause possible blindness.
Question 3 of 5
True / False. All sharps injuries occurring must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
True / False. The portal of entry is usually the same as the portal of exit.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Can you use hand sanitizer when caring for a person with C. diff?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.