ATI LPN
Infection Control Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by Mrs. Jones indicates she understands the importance of maintaining asepsis when changing her dressing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If there is ever any doubt about the sterility of an instrument or dressing, it should not be used.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority intervention for a client experiencing an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing airway patency is the first priority to ensure the patient can breathe adequately during an allergic reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for side effects ensures early detection and management of adverse reactions, enhancing medication adherence.
Question 4 of 5
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed proton pump inhibitors. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking proton pump inhibitors before meals maximizes acid suppression, promoting ulcer healing.
Question 5 of 5
There are 3 general types of sterilization use in the hospital, which one is not included:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steam sterilization (A), chemical sterilization (C), and physical sterilization (e.g., radiation, a subset of B) are standard hospital methods. Boiling (D) is not a recognized hospital sterilization method as it does not reliably kill all spores and pathogens.