CNA CNA Infection Control & Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the most effective method for sterilizing reusable medical instruments in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Autoclaving (steam sterilization under pressure)

Answer

Boiling in water for 10 minutes

Answer

Wiping with isopropyl alcohol

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Soaking in bleach solution for 1 minute

Question 2

A CNA is caring for a patient on droplet precautions for influenza. Which PPE is required when within 3 feet of the patient?

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask and eye protection

Answer

N95 respirator and full gown

Answer

Gloves and gown only

Answer

No PPE if the patient is sleeping

Question 3

What does the term 'healthcare-associated infection' (HAI) refer to?

Accepted Answer

An infection acquired during the delivery of healthcare that was not present at admission

Answer

An infection a patient had before hospital admission

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A chronic infection managed in an outpatient clinic

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A community-acquired pneumonia treated in the hospital

Question 4

To prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), a CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a closed drainage system and keep the bag below bladder level

Answer

Keep the drainage bag above bladder level to prevent backflow

Answer

Irrigate the catheter with sterile water daily

Answer

Disconnect the catheter tubing to empty the bag

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of the 'chain of infection' being broken at the 'mode of transmission' link?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands before touching a patient

Answer

Vaccinating a patient against influenza

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Isolating an immunocompromised patient

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Treating an infected patient with antibiotics

Question 6

A CNA finds a sharps container that is three-quarters full. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the appropriate staff to have it replaced

Answer

Continue using it until it is completely full

Answer

Push the sharps down to make more room

Answer

Transfer the sharps to a trash bag