ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What are the four major characteristics of infectious agents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infectious agents are characterized by specificity (host range), virulence (disease severity), pathogenicity (ability to cause disease), and invasiveness (ability to spread).
Question 2 of 5
The causative organism of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by prions, misfolded proteins that lead to neurodegenerative disease.
Question 3 of 5
The CDC recommendations for decreasing CLABSI include all the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine replacement is not recommended; catheters should be replaced only if clinically indicated.
Question 4 of 5
Adult learners are often motivated to learn by: 1) The need for new skills 2) Professional standard mandates 3) Desire for promotion and increased salary 4) Changing cultural expectations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adults are motivated by practical needs (skills) and career advancement (promotion/salary).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following minimum efficiency reporting values (MERV) is sufficient to meet the minimum operating room (OR) standards for air filtration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MERV 14 is the minimum standard for OR air filtration per ASHRAE guidelines.