ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
After proper hand washing, it is acceptable to turn the faucet off with only the bare fingertips.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Faucets should be turned off using a paper towel to avoid recontamination of clean hands.
Question 2 of 5
What key infection control activity is defined as the systematic ongoing collection, management, analysis and interpretation of data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surveillance involves systematic data collection and analysis to monitor infections.
Question 3 of 5
15 persons were infected with Salmonella at a picnic where 75 ate potato salad. What was the attack rate of salmonella among those who ate potato salad?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attack rate = (15/75) * 100 = 20%.
Question 4 of 5
The director has requested that the IP summarize the results of an education program to five different groups within the institution. The director specifically requests that the method used not only indicate the overall mean score for each group but also aid a simple comparative analysis for all who participated. The best data display technique to summarize these would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bar charts allow comparison of mean scores across groups visually.
Question 5 of 5
According to AAMI ST79, which of the following are among the recommendations of mechanical cleaning equipment in order to verify adequate cleaning? 1. Verification should be carried out monthly 2. Verification should be carried out upon installation 3. Verification should be carried out after major repairs 4. Verification should be when changing cleaning chemistry
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AAMI ST79 recommends verification at installation, after repairs, and with chemistry changes.