ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions and Answers Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What year was the CLABSI SIR statistically significantly different from 1?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Without specific data, 'D' is not an option; assuming missing context, no definitive answer is provided.
Question 2 of 5
What type of meningitis would be most consistent with the following cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) report result? Glucose Decreased, Protein Elevated, WBC counts 1,000 / mm^3
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis shows decreased glucose, elevated protein, and high WBCs with neutrophils.
Question 3 of 5
Which class of antibiotics was discovered most recently within the last 15 years?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lipopeptides represent a newer class of antibiotics discovered relatively recently.
Question 4 of 5
Gowns and gloves should not be worn in common areas such as nursing stations, eating, areas, and elevators.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing gowns and gloves in common areas can spread contaminants, so they should be removed before entering such spaces.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these room assignments is most appropriate for a client with cystic fibrosis(CF) and is infected with Burkholderia cepacia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most appropriate room for this client is a private room and separate bathroom. This provides maximum protection from organisms which can easily cause infection in the client with CF. A serious bacterial infection for clients with CF is Burkholderia cepacia, which is spread by casual contact from one CF client to another. To reduce spread of infection, measures include separating infected CF clients from noninfected CF clients on hospital units and seeing them in the clinic on different days.