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Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted with pruritic lesions on the hands, webs of fingers, wrists, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, and the outer surfaces of the feet, armpits, buttocks, and waist. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies presents with pruritic lesions in these characteristic areas due to mite burrowing.
Question 2 of 5
What type of chart/graph could you use to BEST display discrete causes of medication errors and the cumulative percentage of all errors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pareto charts display discrete categories and cumulative percentages effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following refers to the statistical technique that combines the results of a large number of studies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meta-analysis combines results from multiple studies for a broader conclusion.
Question 4 of 5
A preliminary microbiology report states that a patient's blood culture grew aerobic, Gram-negative bacilli. Which of the following is the most likely genus and species of the organism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acinetobacter baumanii is an aerobic Gram-negative bacillus; others don't match the description.
Question 5 of 5
Which recommendation is considered a tier 1 recommendation for the infection control of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tier 1 recommendations include implementing active surveillance cultures to monitor resistance patterns effectively.