ATI LPN
Infection Control Quizlet Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Wearing a well-fitting mask is necessary when caring for a patient with active disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A well-fitted mask protects healthcare workers from inhaling infectious respiratory droplets.
Question 2 of 5
Droplet contamination can simply occur by talking.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Talking produces droplets that can transmit pathogens, a key mode of droplet spread.
Question 3 of 5
The ED reports 3 cases of cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea within a 24-hour period. All persons are from the same community, and onset of symptoms was within 12 to 36 hours of a picnic they all attended. The IP suspects which of the following foodborne illnesses:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clostridium perfringens has a short incubation period (6-24 hours) and causes cramping and diarrhea, fitting this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
An IP has been asked to provide infection prevention consultation to a long-term care facility. As a part of this consultation, she checks to make sure which of the following program components are in place?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antimicrobial stewardship and flu vaccination are key infection prevention components in long-term care.
Question 5 of 5
Calculate the Sensitivity and Specificity for these data: Has Condition YES NO Positive Test 40 30 Negative Test 10 70 Total 50 100
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensitivity = 40/50 = 80%, Specificity = 70/100 = 70%.