ATI LPN
Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which role of the medical-surgical nurse is demonstrated when writing a plan of care for a client who is newly admitted to the hospital?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Writing a care plan reflects the caregiver role, focusing on direct client care and health promotion, distinct from advocacy, communication, or education.
Question 2 of 5
The process of removing and the state of being completely free of living pathogenic microorganisms.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterilization eliminates all living pathogenic microorganisms, unlike disinfection or asepsis which reduce them.
Question 3 of 5
An insect has the ability to transmit an infectious agent.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insects like mosquitoes transmit diseases (e.g., malaria), acting as vectors.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is admitted with pruritic lesions on the hands, webs of fingers, wrists, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, and the outer surfaces of the feet, armpits, buttocks, and waist. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies presents with pruritic lesions in these characteristic areas due to mite burrowing.
Question 5 of 5
All the following methods of collecting a urine sample are correct except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collecting from the catheter bag increases contamination risk; samples should be from the port.