ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for an adult client who has type 2 diabetes and is now admitted for pneumonia. The nurse must ensure the Joint Commission's National Client Safety Goals for this client are met and therefore follows up on which of these?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Joint Commission's National Client Safety Goals(NPSGs) and core measures are client-safety oriented and recommends that all inpatients need to have their pneumonia vaccination status evaluated and, if needed, be vaccinated during that admission.
Question 2 of 5
is a disease state that results from the presence of pathogens. It occurs as a result of a cyclic process consisting of six components.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection follows the chain of six links: agent, reservoir, exit, transmission, entry, host.
Question 3 of 5
True / False. Gloves are a good substitute for good hand hygiene.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves complement, but don't replace, hand hygiene.
Question 4 of 5
The Infection Control Nurse is part of a team dedicated to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Training and surveillance are key roles of infection control nurses.
Question 5 of 5
Every time you go into a patient room, you should wash your hands. WASH IN \& WASH OUT. GEL IN \& GEL OUT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene at entry and exit prevents pathogen spread.