ATI LPN
Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nursing student asks the supervising nurse whether a certain fall protocol used on the nursing unit is effective. To demonstrate effectiveness, what does the supervising nurse identify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effectiveness is best demonstrated by comparing fall rates before and after protocol implementation, providing concrete evidence of improvement rather than procedural details or unrelated statistics.
Question 2 of 5
Handwashing is the most preventative method to prevent the spread of infection.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures to reduce the spread of infections.
Question 3 of 5
Virulence refers to the pathogen's ability to infect its host.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virulence is the degree of damage a pathogen causes, not just its ability to infect (which is pathogenicity).
Question 4 of 5
Which is considered the 'safe zone' for droplet isolation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions require at least 3 feet distance to avoid infectious droplets.
Question 5 of 5
What type of rate would the IP want to calculate to give feedback to the surgeons at her facility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing feedback data of their specific rates has been shown to reduce SSI rates.