ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse educator is instructing newly hired registered nurses about patient-centered care. Which competency categories are included in this content?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Attitudes, knowledge, and skills are QSEN-defined competencies for patient-centered care, ensuring quality; environments, judgments, and values are not part of this framework.
Question 2 of 5
Most sharps injuries are as a result of carelessness in handling or in disposal.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Careless handling and improper disposal are leading causes of sharps injuries.
Question 3 of 5
An accidental needle stick is considered indirect contact by transmission of a fomite.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A needle stick involves direct contact with bodily fluids, not indirect fomite transmission.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are descriptions of patients with immunocompromised status EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Being 1 year post bone-marrow transplant does not inherently indicate current immunocompromise unless specified otherwise; the others are active immunocompromised states.
Question 5 of 5
Respiratory hygiene includes all but the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering with hands is discouraged; tissues or elbows are preferred to prevent hand contamination.