ATI LPN
Infection Control Questions and Answers Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action does the nurse take first when preparing to do discharge teaching for the 73-year-old client who is being discharged after prostate surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the client's knowledge first ensures teaching is tailored to their needs, making it the priority step before involving family, providing materials, or scheduling.
Question 2 of 5
How often should an adult have a Diphtheria/Tetanus booster?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Booster shots for diphtheria and tetanus are recommended every 10 years.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a means of transmission by direct contact?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing a glass is indirect contact via a fomite; the others involve direct bodily contact.
Question 4 of 5
Guidelines for transporting specimens include: 1) Transport within 2 hours of collecting a specimen 2) Transport in leakproof specimen containers and sealable leakproof bags 3) Transport specimen in the syringe used to collect it 4) Refrigerate all specimens prior to transport
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard guidelines include timely transport (within 2 hours) and secure, leakproof containers; syringes and refrigeration are not universally required.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following does not meet the requirements for an airborne isolation room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airborne isolation requires 6-12 air exchanges per hour, not 15-20.