ATI LPN
Infection Control Quizlet Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is MTB and how is it spread?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mtb spreads via airborne droplets, making respiratory precautions critical.
Question 2 of 5
During which stage of infection are the microorganisms growing and multiplying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Microbes multiply during incubation before symptoms appear.
Question 3 of 5
What can healthcare workers do to prevent the transmission of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All measures reduce pathogen spread effectively.
Question 4 of 5
Should you order a C-diff culture if you gave a laxative in the last 48 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives can cause false positives; testing should be delayed.
Question 5 of 5
When a case manager wants to demonstrate length of stay data that depicts both common cause and special cause variation, which of the following should be used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shewhart charts (control charts) are designed to distinguish between common cause and special cause variation over time.