ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Surgeries like incision and drainage and debridement are relatively short procedures but considered 'dirty'. When are these procedures best scheduled:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dirty' procedures, such as incision and drainage or debridement, involve infected or contaminated tissue and are best scheduled as the last case (A) to minimize the risk of cross-contamination to subsequent patients. Scheduling them in between cases (B) or based on availability (C) increases infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
Nursing documentation should fulfill which of the following criteria? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing documentation must be accurate, comprehensive, and flexible enough to retrieve critical data, maintain continuity of care, track client outcomes, and reflect current standards of nursing practice. Nursing documentation should include nursing observations, not nursing opinions.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most appropriate action if a client refuses treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a client refuses treatment, the nurse should document the refusal and provide education about the potential consequences of not receiving care.
Question 4 of 5
The part of a supply item that includes any fluid-pathway surface or an opening that is at risk for contamination by touch or airflow interruption is referred to as the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The critical site is the area most susceptible to contamination, requiring careful handling.
Question 5 of 5
A CSP's beyond-use date is determined from the day and time
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The beyond-use date starts when the compound is prepared, marking its stability timeline.