ATI LPN
Chapter 5 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In caring for a client with a head injury, which intervention is most important to prevent secondary injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring intracranial pressure prevents secondary brain injury by identifying and managing factors that increase pressure.
Question 2 of 5
The wounded victim is unable to walk, has respiratory rate of 19 , capillary refill of one second, and is able to obey your commands. The wounded victim is assigned what tag color?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The yellow tag is assigned because the victim is unable to walk but has stable vital signs (respiratory rate less than 30, capillary refill less than 2 seconds) and can obey commands, indicating serious but not immediately life-threatening injuries per the START method.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements made by a nurse most reflects a need for additional instruction on areas of client care requiring nursing documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Detailed descriptions of procedures are not included in the nursing notes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a sign of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unexplained bruises may indicate physical abuse and should be investigated further by healthcare providers.
Question 5 of 5
What happens to the face masks used by IV technicians after they are used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Used face masks are discarded to prevent contamination risks, as they are single-use items.