ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following statement is true about effective hand washing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using friction ensures thorough cleaning of all hand surfaces, which is critical for effective hand washing.
Question 2 of 5
True / False. Personal protective clothing is mainly worn to protect staff.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PPE protects both staff and patients by preventing pathogen transmission in both directions.
Question 3 of 5
Some humans are reservoirs for the infectious agent but do not exhibit any manifestations of the disease, they are called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carriers harbor pathogens without symptoms, posing a transmission risk.
Question 4 of 5
Is the flu vaccine good for life?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu vaccines are annual due to viral strain changes.
Question 5 of 5
During which stage of infection is the person most infectious?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pathogen load peaks in the prodromal stage, increasing contagiousness.