ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
When performing a radiographic procedure in an isolation room, it is more efficient to do the exam by yourself than with the help of an assistant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An assistant improves safety and efficiency in isolation due to PPE and protocol complexity.
Question 2 of 5
15 persons were infected with Salmonella at a picnic where 75 ate potato salad. What was the attack rate of salmonella among those who ate potato salad?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attack rate = (15/75) * 100 = 20%.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.