CNA Proper Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage

Question 1

How long should a CNA scrub their hands with soap and water during proper handwashing?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

1 minute

Answer

10 seconds is sufficient if soap is used

Question 2

When should gloves be changed during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Between tasks on the same patient when moving from contaminated to clean areas, and between patients

Answer

Only between caring for different patients

Answer

Once per shift regardless of what tasks were performed

Answer

Only when gloves are visibly soiled or torn

Question 3

Which type of glove is recommended for routine patient care when there is no known latex allergy concern?

Accepted Answer

Non-sterile disposable examination gloves (nitrile or latex)

Answer

Sterile surgical gloves

Answer

Heavy-duty rubber utility gloves

Answer

Fabric cotton gloves

Question 4

When is an N95 respirator required instead of a standard surgical mask?

Accepted Answer

When caring for residents on airborne precautions, such as active tuberculosis

Answer

For all patient contact regardless of isolation status

Answer

When the surgical mask is out of stock

Answer

When a resident is on droplet precautions only

Question 5

Why should a CNA avoid touching their face while wearing gloves during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Pathogens on the gloves can enter the body through mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, and mouth

Answer

Gloves are fragile and may tear when touching the face

Answer

It is only a concern if the gloves are wet

Answer

There is no specific reason; it is simply a habit

Question 6

After completing care in a resident's room, in what order should a CNA remove PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, face protection, mask, then hand hygiene

Answer

Mask, gown, gloves, then hand hygiene

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, then hand hygiene

Answer

Any order is safe as long as hand hygiene is performed at the end