ATI LPN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a patient with a central venous catheter, what is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for signs of infection at the catheter insertion site is critical to prevent complications such as sepsis.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
What is the priority nursing action when caring for a client with a suspected ectopic pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing for surgery is critical as ectopic pregnancy can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage if not promptly treated.
Question 4 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 5 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.