ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Disinfection kills all organisms.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disinfection reduces the number of pathogens but does not kill all organisms, unlike sterilization.
Question 2 of 5
Name two common bloodborne pathogens.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HBV and HCV are two prevalent bloodborne pathogens in healthcare.
Question 3 of 5
destroys all pathogenic organisms except spores. It is used when preparing the skin for a procedure or cleaning a piece of equipment that does not enter a sterile body part.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disinfection targets pathogens but not spores, suitable for non-sterile surfaces.
Question 4 of 5
True / False. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are the same as nosocomial infections.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HAIs and nosocomial infections both occur during healthcare delivery.
Question 5 of 5
True / False. Good 'cough etiquette' means covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing; disposing of tissue immediately, and washing hands thoroughly.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This practice reduces respiratory pathogen spread.