ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The CDC recommendations for decreasing CLABSI include all the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine replacement is not recommended; catheters should be replaced only if clinically indicated.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following minimum efficiency reporting values (MERV) is sufficient to meet the minimum operating room (OR) standards for air filtration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MERV 14 is the minimum standard for OR air filtration per ASHRAE guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The director of the IPC department has assigned one of her IPs to cofacilitate in a root cause analysis of an adverse event in collaboration with the PI team. The IP plans to use process improvement tools and techniques during the analysis. Which of the following methods would best outline the possible causes of the event?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fishbone diagrams systematically outline potential causes of an event.
Question 4 of 5
What percentage of each age cohort needs to be vaccinated for the MMR immunization program to be effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high vaccination rate, between 92-95%, is necessary to achieve herd immunity for MMR.
Question 5 of 5
Using the principle of dirty to clean. I should remove protective equipment in the following order:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing gloves first prevents hand contamination, followed by gown, goggles, and mask, moving from most to least contaminated.