ATI LPN
Infection Control Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The process of evaluating learner response to an individual test questions in order to determine the quality and accuracy of those questions is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Item analysis assesses question quality based on learner responses.
Question 2 of 5
What was the causative agent of the encephalitis outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998-1999?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nipah virus was identified as the causative agent for the outbreak of encephalitis during this period.
Question 3 of 5
The objective of routine precautions is to prevent the spread of infection within the health care institution:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Routine precautions aim to prevent all possible transmission routes of infection within a healthcare setting, including between patients, staff, and vice versa.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important thing the mother of a client having an inner maxillary fixation for a mandibular fracture needs to know to care for her son?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is essential that the client always have wire cutters in the event of emesis, so the wires can be cut to prevent aspiration. Remind the client to contact the surgeon as soon as possible if the wires have been cut, so that fixation can be re-established.
Question 5 of 5
True / False. Infection Control is the responsibility of the Infection Control Team.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection control is a shared responsibility among all healthcare workers, not just the designated team.