ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In some instances, like contact isolation, it is acceptable to place patients having the same type of infection in the same room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cohorting patients with the same infection is acceptable in contact isolation to manage resources.
Question 2 of 5
On June 1st, there were 25 surgical patients in the hospital. Two of these were post-op SSIs identified in May. During the month 5 additional SSIs were admitted. A total of 60 surgeries were performed in June. What is the numerator for a June incidence rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incidence rate numerator is new cases in June (5), not prevalent cases from May.
Question 3 of 5
Programs to build infection prevention competency have traditionally focused on a combination of skill and ability. Today, however, competency may include which of the following components? 1) Emotional intelligence 2) Cultural diversity 3) Communication Methods 4) Effectiveness within a team
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Modern competency includes emotional intelligence, communication, and teamwork.
Question 4 of 5
You have been asked to do an in-service for Environmental Services on cleaning procedures. Which of the following is the best practice for cleaning a patient room: 1. Clean the patient zone first, and then the perimeter of the room 2. Clean the perimeter of the room first, and then the patient zone 3. Clean items that are low to the floor and then work your way up to higher items 4. Clean items that are higher up first, and then work your way down to lower items
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleaning from perimeter to patient zone and high to low prevents recontamination.
Question 5 of 5
In a gram stain procedure, gram-positive bacteria stain purple because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thick peptidoglycan retains crystal violet despite alcohol decolorization.