ATI RN
NCLEX RN Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pilot research study was conducted to compare the association between a new type of dressing and a unit's CLABSI rates. During the six-month period prior to the intervention of the new dressing the unit's CLABSI rate was 2.06 per 1000 central line days. During the 6 months the dressing was trialed, the unit's CLABSI rate was 1.76 per 1000 central line days. The p-value was 0.03. What conclusion can be reached?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: P=0.03 indicates statistical significance, suggesting an association, not causation, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
What type of meningitis would be most consistent with the following cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) report result? Glucose Decreased Protein Elevated WBC counts 1,000/mm³
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis shows low glucose, high protein, and high WBCs, making 1 correct.
Question 3 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: Empiric therapy is used before pathogen identification in critical cases, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
Immunisation for international travel has been categorised as 'required' immunisations, 'recommended', and 'routine' immunisations. Which of the following immunisations is a 'required' immunisation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meningococcal vaccination is required for Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, unlike the others which are recommended or routine.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following can be worn on hands during patient care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A plain band ring is generally permissible during patient care as it poses minimal infection risk, unlike false nails which harbor bacteria, making A correct.