ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most effective method to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile in a hospital setting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene with soap and water is more effective than alcohol-based sanitizers in removing C. difficile spores.
Question 2 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring for liver toxicity is crucial as DMARDs can cause hepatotoxicity, necessitating regular liver function tests.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a suspected transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing neurological status helps determine the severity and location of the TIA, guiding further diagnostic and treatment decisions.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct reporting of an incident where the client climbed over the side rails and fell to the floor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse who witnessed the incident is the one who completes the report. Details of the incident should be objectively described.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of an intervention used in the Problem-Intervention-Evaluation documentation method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The problem is reflected by a nursing diagnosis while the interventions are related to nursing actions directed toward minimizing or eliminating the problem.