ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tuberculin is made from dead TB germs and cannot cause tuberculosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculin used in the Mantoux test is made from components of TB bacteria but cannot cause TB.
Question 2 of 5
To a health care worker, hand care and hygiene are most important in the prevention of nosocomial infections.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most critical measure for preventing nosocomial infections in healthcare settings.
Question 3 of 5
In some instances, like contact isolation, it is acceptable to place patients having the same type of infection in the same room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cohorting patients with the same infection is acceptable in contact isolation to manage resources.
Question 4 of 5
An appropriate indicator to monitor process compliance would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A, C, and D are all outcome measures; B measures a process.
Question 5 of 5
On June 1st, there were 25 surgical patients in the hospital. Two of these were post-op SSIs identified in May. During the month 5 additional SSIs were admitted. A total of 60 surgeries were performed in June. What is the numerator for a June incidence rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incidence rate numerator is new cases in June (5), not prevalent cases from May.