ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
To perform adequate hand hygiene healthcare workers need:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate handwashing with soap and water typically takes 40-60 seconds, but 20-30 seconds is insufficient; correct timing aligns with CDC guidelines adjusted here to closest option.
Question 2 of 5
Which group of healthcare workers has the lowest hand hygiene compliance rates (according to the literature)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Studies (e.g., WHO, BMJ) consistently show doctors have lower compliance rates, often due to workflow pressures and perceived authority.
Question 3 of 5
A 14yo boy from rural Maryland was seen in the emergency department with fever, fatigue, chills, headache, and a large annular lesion on his left thigh. What is the most probable vector of this child's illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease (annular lesion, erythema migrans) from a tick bite is common in Maryland, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
An IP is preparing the quarterly report for the infection control committee. What information will be needed to calculate a CLABSI rate for the ICU? A. The total number of patients in the unit for the time period B. The total number of central line catheters for the time period C. The number of patients who had bloodstream infections identified D. The number of device days for the time period
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not part of the bundle practices to reduce VAP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: VAP bundles don't include routine circuit changes; only if soiled, making D incorrect.