CNA Isolation Precautions 2

Question 1

A resident with a severely compromised immune system is placed in Protective (Reverse) Isolation.
Which of the following items brought by family presents a significant risk and should not be placed in the resident's room?

Accepted Answer

A bouquet of fresh flowers in a vase

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A sealed box of chocolates

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A new book from a bookstore

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A framed photograph from home

Question 2

A long-term care facility is experiencing an influenza outbreak and must place two residents with confirmed influenza A in the same room. This practice is known as cohorting. What is the primary principle that allows for this practice?

Accepted Answer

Both residents are actively infected with the same pathogen and private rooms are unavailable.

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The residents are the same gender and have similar care needs.

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A privacy curtain can be kept between the beds to serve as a sufficient barrier.

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One resident is symptomatic while the other is recovering, creating a gradient of infectivity.

Question 3

A CNA is preparing to transport a resident who is on Airborne Precautions for active pulmonary tuberculosis to the radiology department. Which action is the most critical to minimize transmission during transport?

Accepted Answer

Placing a standard surgical mask on the resident.

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Placing an N95 respirator on the resident.

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Having the CNA wear a gown, gloves, and N95 respirator during the transport.

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Covering the resident completely with a blanket and two sheets.

Question 4

After providing care for a resident with a Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, the CNA must perform hand hygiene. Which of the following methods is required in this specific situation?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands vigorously with soap and water.

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Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol.

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Wiping hands thoroughly with a disinfectant wipe.

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Rinsing hands with warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Question 5

When a resident is on Contact Precautions for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which of the following describes the correct handling of non-critical, reusable equipment like a blood pressure cuff?

Accepted Answer

The cuff should be dedicated for use on that single resident whenever possible.

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The cuff can be used for other residents if it looks clean.

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Wipe the cuff with a paper towel before taking it to the next room.

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Place the cuff in a standard laundry bag for routine cleaning.

Question 6

A CNA is exiting the room of a resident under combined Contact and Droplet precautions. After removing their gloves and gown inside the room and performing hand hygiene, what is the next step in the standard doffing sequence before leaving the room?

Accepted Answer

Remove eye protection (goggles or face shield).

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Perform hand hygiene a second time.

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Remove the face mask/respirator.

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Exit the room and then remove the face mask.