ATI RN
Infection Control Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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, as per rationale, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old man wants to know more about the annual influenza vaccination that he has been recommended. He is also keen to know more of the new formulations of this 'routine' immunisation. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RIV is produced without eggs or antibiotics, reducing contamination risks.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should be avoided during hand washing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nail brushes can harbor bacteria and are not routinely recommended unless hands are visibly soiled, making C correct to avoid during standard hand washing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following vaccines is/are given by the intramuscular route:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Influenza vaccine is typically given IM, unlike BCG (intradermal) or MMR (subcutaneous), per Green Book.
Question 5 of 5
Premature intants should receive their first dose of the primary immunisation:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premature infants receive vaccines based on chronological age (2 months from birth), not corrected age, per Green Book.