ATI RN
Infection Control Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following infections should you use handwashing with soap and water
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clostridium difficile spores resist alcohol; soap and water are required to physically remove them.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following chemical disinfectants kills all micro-organisms including viruses and spore forming bacteria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) can kill all microorganisms, including spores, when used appropriately, unlike the others.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the 'five moments for hand hygiene' is the most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All five moments (before patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, after surroundings contact) are equally critical to break the chain of infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the most common mode of infection transmission in healthcare settings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hands are the primary vehicle for transmitting pathogens in healthcare settings due to frequent contact with patients and surfaces.
Question 5 of 5
Which interventions improve the use of alcohol handrub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All interventions—education, access, quality enhancement, and instructions—collectively boost alcohol handrub adoption.