ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client admitted with status asthmaticus. The nurse finds a sudden absence of wheezing in the lung fields and sets which of these as the priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden absence of wheezing in a client having an asthma attack indicates complete airway obstruction and requires immediate action; a tracheotomy may be required. This is an emergency and educating the client is not appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
An infection is referred to as when the causative organism comes from microbial life harbored in the person.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endogenous infections arise from the patient's own flora.
Question 3 of 5
What disease can you get from tattoos/body piercing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed diseases are bloodborne and transmissible via unsterile needles.
Question 4 of 5
A break in the skin is the in the chain of infection
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A skin break allows pathogens to enter the body.
Question 5 of 5
Which stool sample should be sent to lab for Cdiff testing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3rd loose stool in 24 hours indicates significant diarrhea for testing.