ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following minimum efficiency reporting values (MERV) is sufficient to meet the minimum operating room (OR) standards for air filtration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MERV 14 is the minimum standard for OR air filtration per ASHRAE guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
What percentage of each age cohort needs to be vaccinated for the MMR immunization program to be effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high vaccination rate, between 92-95%, is necessary to achieve herd immunity for MMR.
Question 3 of 5
Using the principle of dirty to clean. I should remove protective equipment in the following order:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing gloves first prevents hand contamination, followed by gown, goggles, and mask, moving from most to least contaminated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for an adult client who has type 2 diabetes and is now admitted for pneumonia. The nurse must ensure the Joint Commission's National Client Safety Goals for this client are met and therefore follows up on which of these?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Joint Commission's National Client Safety Goals(NPSGs) and core measures are client-safety oriented and recommends that all inpatients need to have their pneumonia vaccination status evaluated and, if needed, be vaccinated during that admission.
Question 5 of 5
What is a 'Respiratory Etiquette Program'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It promotes behaviors to reduce respiratory pathogen transmission.