ATI LPN
Chapter 5 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ethylene oxide is used for sterilizing all except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethylene oxide is used for heat-sensitive equipment, not large areas like rooms.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not used for laparoscopic surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deavers retractor is used in open surgery, not laparoscopy.
Question 3 of 5
Improper positioning of the surgeon or patient can complicate the surgery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper positioning is critical for surgical success and safety.
Question 4 of 5
An older client who has had a total hip replacement will be transferred to a rehabilitation center for continuing care before going home. The Joint Commission, along with National Patient Safety Goal standards, mandates communication between hospital nurses and other providers to ensure adequate transition management. Which aspects of this client's care plan are most important for the nurse to communicate to the rehabilitation center care team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain medication needs are critical for safe transition of care, ensuring continuity in managing discomfort; payer info, provider names, and history, while useful, are secondary to immediate care needs.
Question 5 of 5
One attack of tuberculosis gives lifelong immunity.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Previous TB infection does not guarantee lifelong immunity; reinfection can occur.