ATI LPN
Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The process of removing and the state of being completely free of living pathogenic microorganisms.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterilization eliminates all living pathogenic microorganisms, unlike disinfection or asepsis which reduce them.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted with pruritic lesions on the hands, webs of fingers, wrists, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, and the outer surfaces of the feet, armpits, buttocks, and waist. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies presents with pruritic lesions in these characteristic areas due to mite burrowing.
Question 3 of 5
All the following methods of collecting a urine sample are correct except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collecting from the catheter bag increases contamination risk; samples should be from the port.
Question 4 of 5
What type of chart/graph could you use to BEST display discrete causes of medication errors and the cumulative percentage of all errors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pareto charts display discrete categories and cumulative percentages effectively.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following refers to the statistical technique that combines the results of a large number of studies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meta-analysis combines results from multiple studies for a broader conclusion.