ATI LPN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Plague is endemic in parts of the southwest united states. the word 'endemic' means:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endemic refers to a consistent, expected presence of a disease in a specific area.
Question 2 of 5
The IP received feedback from course attendees that the didactic component is too lengthy and difficult. Which training component should the IP now reevaluate for its effectiveness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Didactic refers to classroom lectures, which should be reevaluated based on feedback.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are used for sterilization of medical instruments: 1. Steam sterilizer 2. Pasteurizer 3. Ethylene oxide sterilizer 4. Ultrasonic cleaner
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steam and ethylene oxide are sterilization methods; pasteurizers and ultrasonic cleaners are not.
Question 4 of 5
A patient in the neurosurgical ICU develops a fever. Cultures are ordered and collected. The physician decides to start an antibiotic while waiting for the culture results because the patient is critically ill. This type of antibiotic usage is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empiric therapy is used before pathogen identification based on clinical suspicion.
Question 5 of 5
Which is NOT a risk factor for progression to active TB in patients with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is not typically associated with progression from latent to active TB.