ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Catching colds causes tuberculosis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colds do not cause tuberculosis; TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
Iatrogenic infection is a specific type of nosocomial infection acquired outside of a healthcare or medical facility.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iatrogenic infections are caused by medical procedures and occur within healthcare settings, not outside.
Question 3 of 5
The urinary tract is a chronic carrier of HIV.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV is a blood-borne pathogen, not carried chronically in the urinary tract.
Question 4 of 5
Which is TRUE about a tuberculin skin test (TST):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive TST indicates past exposure or latent TB, not necessarily active disease.
Question 5 of 5
According to the CDC central venous catheters should be replaced:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CDC recommends replacement only if malfunctioning or infected, not on a routine schedule.