ATI LPN
Patient Safety Related Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not considered an airborne isolation-type of disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HVC (likely Hepatitis C) is blood-borne, not airborne; others require airborne precautions.
Question 2 of 5
During the winter of 2017, 645 persons died from influenza related illness in Columbus. The population of Columbus was 1.2 million. What was the crude mortality rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crude mortality rate = (645/1,200,000) * 100,000 = 53.75 per 100,000, rounded to 54.
Question 3 of 5
Many infection prevention programs address behavioral change. To achieve sustainable success following initial training, the IP must focus on which aspect of behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repetition and reinforcement solidify behavioral changes over time.
Question 4 of 5
The purpose of cleaning medical devices before sterilization or HLD is to: 1. Reduce bioburden 2. Add an additional step in the process 3. Replace the sterilization process 4. Increase the amount of time it takes to clean an endoscope
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning reduces bioburden, enhancing sterilization efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A classic sign of Measles is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Koplik spots are a hallmark of measles, appearing on mucous membranes.