ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Minimal access surgery is not always minimally invasive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Some minimal access procedures can still be highly invasive.
Question 2 of 5
TB should be suspected in persons with unexplained chronic cough, fevers and night sweats.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are classic symptoms that warrant suspicion of TB and further investigation.
Question 3 of 5
Most sharps injuries are as a result of carelessness in handling or in disposal.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Careless handling and improper disposal are leading causes of sharps injuries.
Question 4 of 5
An accidental needle stick is considered indirect contact by transmission of a fomite.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A needle stick involves direct contact with bodily fluids, not indirect fomite transmission.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are descriptions of patients with immunocompromised status EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Being 1 year post bone-marrow transplant does not inherently indicate current immunocompromise unless specified otherwise; the others are active immunocompromised states.