ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
What key infection control activity is defined as the systematic ongoing collection, management, analysis and interpretation of data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surveillance involves systematic data collection and analysis to monitor infections.
Question 2 of 5
The director has requested that the IP summarize the results of an education program to five different groups within the institution. The director specifically requests that the method used not only indicate the overall mean score for each group but also aid a simple comparative analysis for all who participated. The best data display technique to summarize these would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bar charts allow comparison of mean scores across groups visually.
Question 3 of 5
According to AAMI ST79, which of the following are among the recommendations of mechanical cleaning equipment in order to verify adequate cleaning? 1. Verification should be carried out monthly 2. Verification should be carried out upon installation 3. Verification should be carried out after major repairs 4. Verification should be when changing cleaning chemistry
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AAMI ST79 recommends verification at installation, after repairs, and with chemistry changes.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has been admitted with a wound infection. The lab reports that the stain of the wound culture is positive for AFB and the culture is positive for Mycobacterium marinum. Which of the following is the correct follow-up of this lab report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mycobacterium marinum is not highly transmissible; no special precautions are needed.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about the typhoid vaccine is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multidrug-resistant strains of typhoid are common in various regions including Latin America.