ATI LPN
Chapter 5 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The wounded victim is unable to walk, has respiratory rate of 19 , capillary refill of one second, and is able to obey your commands. The wounded victim is assigned what tag color?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The yellow tag is assigned because the victim is unable to walk but has stable vital signs (respiratory rate less than 30, capillary refill less than 2 seconds) and can obey commands, indicating serious but not immediately life-threatening injuries per the START method.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a sign of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unexplained bruises may indicate physical abuse and should be investigated further by healthcare providers.
Question 3 of 5
What happens to the face masks used by IV technicians after they are used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Used face masks are discarded to prevent contamination risks, as they are single-use items.
Question 4 of 5
A 1000-mL IV with a flow rate of 45 gtt/minute is hung at 1100 hours. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. What time will the infusion be complete?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Total time = (1000 mL * 20 gtt/mL) / 45 gtt/min = 444.44 min ≈ 7 hr 24 min; 1100 + 7 hr 24 min = 1724, closest to 1741.
Question 5 of 5
Ethylene oxide is used for sterilizing all except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethylene oxide is used for heat-sensitive equipment, not large areas like rooms.