ATI LPN
Patient Safety Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which stage of infection is the interval between the pathogen's invasion of the body and the appearance of symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incubation period is the silent phase before symptoms emerge.
Question 2 of 5
Which serious viral infections can be found in blood and body fluids?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B and C are viral and bloodborne; bacterial meningitis is not.
Question 3 of 5
When you have to transport a C-diff patient, you place a clean gown \& sheet on the patient, wash the head board with bleach and side rails. Take off your gown \& gloves. Wash your hands with soap and water. Push the patient down the hall to the destination. The destination staff should gown and glove to handle the patient
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This protocol minimizes C. diff spread during transport.
Question 4 of 5
The leader of a quality improvement team needs to deal effectively with a conflict between two units, it is best to appoint which of the following to its membership?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A facilitator is skilled in managing group dynamics and resolving conflicts, making them ideal for this role.
Question 5 of 5
Fall prevention programs should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reimbursement criteria are not a core component of fall prevention programs.