ATI RN
Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Toxic shock syndrome:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TSS (caused by Staphylococcus aureus) often elevates CK due to muscle involvement with fever and hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
Hand wash by using plain soap
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plain soap primarily removes transient flora (temporary microbes) from the skin without significantly affecting resident flora.
Question 3 of 5
Why is it important for you to perform hand hygiene prior to leaving an isolated area? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene before leaving isolation prevents spreading pathogens to others, self, and the environment.
Question 4 of 5
Infection control and prevention in HCFs requires knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While A, B, and D are true (resistance patterns matter, hand washing prevents infection, and most HCF infections are preventable), C is incorrect—bacteria, not viruses and helminths, are the most common causes. Thus, D ('Most of the HCF infections are preventable') is the best single correct answer, though E is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
What is the normal level of temperature and duration of boiling at sea level for disinfection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boiling at 100°C for 20 minutes is a standard disinfection method at sea level, effective against most pathogens.