CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Infection Control and Safety 1

Question 1

A CNA notices that a resident's wound dressing is saturated and needs to be changed. Before beginning the procedure, which action should the CNA perform first?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene and gather all necessary supplies

Answer

Apply clean gloves and begin removing the old dressing

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Ask the resident if they are in pain before touching the wound

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Check the care plan to confirm the dressing change frequency

Question 2

A CNA is caring for a resident placed on airborne precautions due to active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) must the CNA wear before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator and gown

Answer

Surgical mask and gloves

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N95 respirator alone

Answer

Face shield and surgical mask

Question 3

A CNA has just removed gloves after assisting a resident with toileting. What is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene immediately after glove removal

Answer

Apply hand sanitizer over the outside of the gloves before removing them

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Put on a new pair of gloves before touching any other surface

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Wipe hands with a clean paper towel without additional hand hygiene

Question 4

During morning rounds, a CNA notices a spill of body fluid on the floor near a resident's bed. What is the safest and most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Don gloves, clean the spill, and apply a facility-approved disinfectant to the area

Answer

Wipe up the spill with a paper towel using bare hands to act quickly

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Alert housekeeping and leave the area unattended until they arrive

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Place a wet-floor sign only and wait for the charge nurse to assess the spill

Question 5

A CNA is preparing to use a blood pressure cuff that was previously used by a resident on contact precautions. What should the CNA do before using it on another resident?

Accepted Answer

Disinfect the cuff with a facility-approved disinfectant wipe and allow it to dry

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Wipe the cuff with a dry cloth to remove visible debris

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Rinse the cuff under warm running water

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Ask the charge nurse if the cuff can be shared between residents

Question 6

A CNA accidentally sustains a needlestick injury while assisting a nurse with a procedure. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the wound with soap and water, then report to the charge nurse and follow facility exposure protocol

Answer

Apply a bandage and continue with the current task, then report it at end of shift

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Squeeze the wound to express blood, apply antiseptic, and document the incident independently

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Rinse with hand sanitizer and notify the charge nurse within the hour