ATI LPN
Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Monofilament sutures are easier to tie than multifilament sutures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monofilament sutures are less flexible, making them harder to tie.
Question 2 of 5
Most TB can be effectively treated with drugs as long as they are taken as prescribed.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adherence to multidrug therapy is crucial for successful TB treatment and preventing drug resistance.
Question 3 of 5
The process of removing and the state of being completely free of living pathogenic microorganisms.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterilization eliminates all living pathogenic microorganisms, unlike disinfection or asepsis which reduce them.
Question 4 of 5
An insect has the ability to transmit an infectious agent.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insects like mosquitoes transmit diseases (e.g., malaria), acting as vectors.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted with pruritic lesions on the hands, webs of fingers, wrists, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, and the outer surfaces of the feet, armpits, buttocks, and waist. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies presents with pruritic lesions in these characteristic areas due to mite burrowing.