ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Guidelines for Infection Control Tier 2 refer to the appropriate use of P.P.E. (personal protective equipment).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tier 2 guidelines emphasize PPE use for specific precautions (e.g., droplet, contact).
Question 2 of 5
The ICP fills out a survey after an educational program. After having learned about the product X Y Z, how likely are you to consider implementing it in your hospital? Extremely unlikely 1-2-3-4-5 Extremely likely What type of scale is this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is an equal interval scale (Likert scale) with ordered, evenly spaced options.
Question 3 of 5
A form of interactive training is often preferred among adult learners. However, in some situations a lecture may represent the best approach. In which of the following situations should the IP consider a lecture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lectures are effective for delivering broad, informational content like survey results to a group.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should be made to reduce the risk of infection from sinks in patient care areas? 1. Sink basins should be deep enough to prevent splashing of water onto nearby patient care items 2. Sink faucets should be located such that the flow of water hits the drain directly 3. Sinks should be placed within two feet of the point of care to encourage frequent hand hygiene 4. Aerators should be installed on faucets to minimize the amount of splash in the sink
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep basins prevent splashing, a key infection risk; aerators can increase contamination.
Question 5 of 5
The 'epidemiologic triangle' model for disease causation does not include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The triangle includes agent, host, and environment; time is a separate factor.