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Patient Safety Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
One should stop taking their prescribed antibiotics immediately after he/she starts feeling better.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping antibiotics early can lead to resistant bacteria; the full course must be completed.
Question 2 of 5
The optimal time to collect a sputum specimen for acidfast bacilli (AFB) testing to rule out TB would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning sputum has the highest yield for AFB due to overnight accumulation in the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not part of the bundle practices to reduce VAP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventilator circuits should not be changed routinely unless soiled or malfunctioning.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should be used as a quality improvement measure for infection prevention education programs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pre/post test scores measure knowledge gained, a direct indicator of educational impact.
Question 5 of 5
Your organization is planning a major construction project. You have been asked to complete the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) by the project manager. You explain that: 1. It is his job to complete the ICRA 2. The construction company will complete the ICRA 3. An ICRA is not needed for the project 4. The ICRA must be conducted by a committee with expertise in a variety of areas
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICRA requires a multidisciplinary team with expertise, not just one person or the construction company.