ATI LPN
Infection Control Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The director of surgical services has received a call from a neurosurgeon who would like to schedule a brain biopsy on a person suspected of having CJD. The staff have expressed concern cleaning and sterilizing the surgical instruments. Your response is: 1. Surgical instruments are very expensive and should be cleaned and sterilized after the procedure 2. The recommendations are unclear as to how to clean and sterilize instruments 3. There are no special requirements for cleaning and sterilizing of surgical instruments 4. The instrument used in these cases require special reprocessing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CJD requires special prion-specific reprocessing protocols.
Question 2 of 5
The objective of routine precautions is to prevent the spread of infection within the health care institution:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Routine precautions aim to prevent all possible transmission routes of infection within a healthcare setting, including between patients, staff, and vice versa.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most important thing the mother of a client having an inner maxillary fixation for a mandibular fracture needs to know to care for her son?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is essential that the client always have wire cutters in the event of emesis, so the wires can be cut to prevent aspiration. Remind the client to contact the surgeon as soon as possible if the wires have been cut, so that fixation can be re-established.
Question 4 of 5
True / False. Infection Control is the responsibility of the Infection Control Team.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection control is a shared responsibility among all healthcare workers, not just the designated team.
Question 5 of 5
Most sterile solutions are considered sterile for how many hours after being opened.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterility is typically maintained for 24 hours post-opening unless otherwise specified.