ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
When reviewing the Gram stain of a person with a wound infection, the IP sees Gram-positive organisms in clusters. Which organism would this most likely represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staphylococcus typically appears as Gram-positive cocci in clusters, unlike Streptococcus (chains) or Corynebacterium (rods).
Question 2 of 5
A pilot research study was conducted to compare the association between a new type of dressing and a unit's CLABSI rates. During the six-month period prior to the intervention of the new dressing the unit's CLABSI rate was 2.06 per 1000 central line days. During the 6 months the dressing was trialed, the unit's CLABSI rate was 1.76 per 1000 central line days. The p-value was 0.03. What conclusion can be reached?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: P-value of 0.03 indicates statistical significance, suggesting an association, not causation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be an enabling factor to increase HH compliance with staff in the ICU?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Easy access to resources is an enabling factor that facilitates compliance.
Question 4 of 5
The bacterium most likely to be transmitted from mother to infant during labor and cause neonatal sepsis is?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group B Streptococcus is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis via vertical transmission.
Question 5 of 5
What contaminated item caused a large outbreak of foodborne infection by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in Germany and France in 2011?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sprouts were identified as the source of contamination leading to this outbreak.