ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Multifilament sutures have more
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multifilament sutures are less resistant to harboring organisms due to their structure.
Question 2 of 5
Catching colds causes tuberculosis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colds do not cause tuberculosis; TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.