ATI LPN
Patient Safety Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Several measures to reduce urinary tract infections have been implemented at a longterm care facility. The most important action that will reduce infections is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A closed drainage system minimizes bacterial entry, the primary cause of CAUTIs.
Question 2 of 5
The IP is reviewing a research study to assess the association between needless connectors (NC) change frequency and CLABSI rate. In a multivariate analysis, the CLABSI rate was significantly higher ( p=0.001 ) among patients that had NC changed every 24 hours compared to patients changed at 96 hours. The IP knows that this p value indicates more evidence in support of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low p-value (0.001) supports the alternative hypothesis, rejecting the null.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an example of surveillance on a process indicator?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene compliance is a process indicator, measuring adherence to a procedure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is one of the six killer diseases in childhood before the advent of immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis was one of the major childhood diseases before widespread vaccination.
Question 5 of 5
In a hospital, routine precautions are the responsibility of doctors and nurses only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine precautions are the responsibility of all healthcare staff, not just doctors and nurses.