ATI LPN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a suspected fracture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing neurovascular status ensures adequate circulation and nerve function, preventing complications such as compartment syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The wounded victim is unable to walk, respiratory rate is absent but when airway is repositioned breathing is noted. The wounded victim is assigned what tag color?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The red tag is assigned because the victim was not breathing initially but resumed breathing after airway repositioning, indicating a critical condition that requires immediate attention per the START method.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing faculty recognizes the correct way to instruct the nursing students to acknowledge their charting in a clients medical record is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nursing student enters full name, student nurse abbreviation(e.g., SN or NS), and educational institution.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best way to prevent medication errors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Double-checking dosages reduces the likelihood of medication errors and ensures accuracy in administration.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following hand cleansers is appropriate for aseptic handwashing but is avoided because it causes skin irritation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Povidone-iodine is effective for aseptic handwashing but often avoided due to its potential to irritate skin.