ATI LPN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
True / False. The portal of entry is usually the same as the portal of exit.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pathogens often enter and exit via the same route, e.g., respiratory tract.
Question 2 of 5
Which government agency requires that employers establish minimum health and safety standards for work?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OSHA sets workplace safety standards.
Question 3 of 5
What 3 things should be done prior to any patient transport?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These steps reduce contamination during transport.
Question 4 of 5
Performing a pre-operative shower or bath with an antimicrobial soap is one strategy to reduce the risk of SSI:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pre-op antimicrobial showers reduce surgical site infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
What sampling technique involves selecting the medical record of every fifth patient undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Selecting every fifth patient is a systematic sampling method.