ATI RN
Infection Control Answers and Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which strategy can improve healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance rates?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring and providing feedback are proven strategies to improve compliance, per WHO and CDC evidence.
Question 2 of 5
Several measures to reduce urinary tract infections have been implemented at a long-term care facility. The most important action that will reduce infections is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A closed, sterile drainage system is the most effective CAUTI prevention measure, making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
You have decided to compare your CLABSI rate to the published NHSN rate. What test will you use to compare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: More data (e.g., sample size) is needed to choose between Chi-square or Fisher's exact, making D correct.
Question 4 of 5
The IP wants to ensure that the educational programs are based on the most rigorous and reliable sources of clinical evidence. Which of the following sources would best meet this need?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Authoritative standards (e.g., CDC, WHO) are the most rigorous, making A best.
Question 5 of 5
A measles exposure from a patient in a clinic was identified and an exposure work-up was initiated. A staff exposure was defined as 'nonimmune HCP with more than 5 minutes of same-room contact or face-to-face with the index patient.' Forty-eight HCP were identified as possible exposures. Of these, 44 had documented immunity to measles. Of the remaining HCP, three did not have the same room or face-to-face contact. How many HCP were at risk of developing measles because of the exposure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 48 total, 44 immune, 3 not exposed leaves 1 at risk, making C (3) correct.