ATI LPN
Infection Control Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these hospital staff members will the nurse manager assign to coordinate the discharge of a client who will need community-based rehabilitation services after a traumatic injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The case management nurse is best suited to coordinate discharge and community rehab services, ensuring a smooth transition.
Question 2 of 5
What is the second line of defense against disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The inflammatory process is the body's second line of defense, responding after pathogens breach the first line (skin/mucous membranes).
Question 3 of 5
Droplet contact can occur by infectious secretions coming from the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Droplet transmission involves respiratory secretions, often contacting the conjunctiva (eyes).
Question 4 of 5
An IP is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result from a patient admitted the previous night. The CSF is cloudy and has an elevated White Blood Cell count (WBC), markedly elevated neutrophils, low glucose, and elevated protein. What type of meningitis should she suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis typically presents with cloudy CSF, high neutrophils, low glucose, and high protein.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following precautions should be used for a patient who is immunocompromised and suspected of having cryptococcal meningitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cryptococcal meningitis is not transmitted person to person; standard precautions suffice.