ATI RN
Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
For each disease, indicate the material in which the infectious agent is transmitted from the infected host: Pertussis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pertussis spreads via respiratory droplets.
Question 2 of 5
Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Candidiasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humans are the reservoir for candidiasis (normal flora).
Question 3 of 5
Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Enterobiasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humans are the reservoir for enterobiasis (pinworm).
Question 4 of 5
Surveillance for healthcare-associated infection should be conducted by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective HAI surveillance requires a collaborative effort by a team with diverse skills, including IPC practitioners, microbiologists, and data managers, rather than being limited to a single role (A, C, D). This ensures comprehensive data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Question 5 of 5
A disadvantage of conducting continuous surveillance is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous surveillance, while comprehensive, is resource-intensive and time-consuming. It does allow for comparisons over time (B), can identify outbreaks (C), and is useful for establishing baseline rates (D), making 'time-consuming' the key disadvantage.