ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Laser operating area should not be clearly demarcated in OTs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laser areas must be demarcated for safety.
Question 2 of 5
Once infected a healthy person has a 10% lifetime risk of developing active disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: About 5-10% of immunocompetent individuals with latent TB infection will develop active TB during their lifetime.
Question 3 of 5
You shouldn't contact your health department if you have been exposed to which of the following diseases or incidents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exposure to these situations necessitates reporting for appropriate follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not an example of a 'carrier' type of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergies are not infections; HIV, typhoid, and staph can be carried asymptomatically.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has a nasal swab positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the absence of symptoms. This is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colonization refers to the presence of a pathogen like MRSA without causing disease symptoms.