ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Monofilament sutures are preferred for vascular surgery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monofilament sutures reduce tissue drag and infection risk in vascular surgery.
Question 2 of 5
You do not need to wash hands after blowing or wiping your nose since viruses are airborne.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing after blowing or wiping the nose prevents the spread of germs to surfaces and others.
Question 3 of 5
Iatrogenic infection is a specific type of nosocomial infection acquired outside of a healthcare or medical facility.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iatrogenic infections are caused by medical procedures and occur within healthcare settings, not outside.
Question 4 of 5
The urinary tract is a chronic carrier of HIV.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV is a blood-borne pathogen, not carried chronically in the urinary tract.
Question 5 of 5
Which is TRUE about a tuberculin skin test (TST):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive TST indicates past exposure or latent TB, not necessarily active disease.