ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Performance appraisal for an employee
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting future goals is essential for performance improvement.
Question 2 of 5
Standards of care that are based on the knowledge, experience and research of recognized experts on specialized areas of the practice of medicine are known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based guidelines are derived from expert research and experience.
Question 3 of 5
Which remark by a client indicates understanding of internal radiation therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: People who are pregnant should not come in close contact with someone who has internal radiation therapy. The radioactivity could possibly damage the fetus.
Question 4 of 5
Why is allopurinol included in the regimen for remission induction therapy to treat leukemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adding allopurinol decreases the risk of developing renal calculi by preventing the breakdown of xanthine to uric acid.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most effective method to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile in a hospital setting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene with soap and water is more effective than alcohol-based sanitizers in removing C. difficile spores.