ATI LPN
Patient Safety Related Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following are factors which may promote nosocomial infections, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paper cuts, wound care, PICC lines, and urinary catheters all promote nosocomial infections; thus, 'ALL are factors' is correct.
Question 2 of 5
For which of the following procedure(s) is the surveillance period for deep incisional or organ/space SSI 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Craniotomy and coronary artery bypass graft have a 90-day surveillance period; others are 30 days.
Question 3 of 5
During the winter of 2017, 645 persons died from influenza related illness in Columbus. The population of Columbus was 1.2 million. What was the crude mortality rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crude mortality rate = (645/1,200,000) * 100,000 = 53.75 per 100,000, rounded to 54.
Question 4 of 5
Many infection prevention programs address behavioral change. To achieve sustainable success following initial training, the IP must focus on which aspect of behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repetition and reinforcement solidify behavioral changes over time.
Question 5 of 5
The purpose of cleaning medical devices before sterilization or HLD is to: 1. Reduce bioburden 2. Add an additional step in the process 3. Replace the sterilization process 4. Increase the amount of time it takes to clean an endoscope
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning reduces bioburden, enhancing sterilization efficacy.