ATI LPN
Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which recommendation is considered a tier 1 recommendation for the infection control of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tier 1 recommendations include implementing active surveillance cultures to monitor resistance patterns effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A client with tuberculosis(TB) who is homeless and has been living in shelters for the past 6 months asks the nurse why he must take so many medications. What information will the nurse provide in answering this question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse tells the client that multiple drug regimens are able to destroy organisms as quickly as possible and reduce the emergence of drug-resistant organisms. Combination drug therapy is the most effective method for treating TB and preventing transmission.
Question 3 of 5
What can I do to prevent exposure to Mtb?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All measures reduce airborne transmission of Mtb in healthcare settings.
Question 4 of 5
The foreign material that stimulates an immune response is called an
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antigens trigger immune responses, leading to antibody production.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most effective way to help prevent the spread of organisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the simplest, most effective way to break the chain of infection.