CNA Proper Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage 2

Question 1

A CNA is providing care for a resident with scabies who is on contact precautions. Which of the following PPE actions is most appropriate in this specific situation?

Accepted Answer

Wear a gown and gloves for any direct contact with the resident or their environment.

Answer

A standard surgical mask is required in addition to a gown and gloves.

Answer

Double-gloving is recommended due to the contagious nature of scabies mites.

Answer

PPE is only necessary if the resident has the more severe 'crusted' scabies.

Question 2

While caring for a resident, your gloves become visibly soiled with stool. The resident also needs their pillows repositioned. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Remove the soiled gloves, perform hand hygiene, don new gloves, and then reposition the pillows.

Answer

Wipe the gloves on a disposable towel before repositioning the pillows.

Answer

Reposition the pillows quickly, then remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

Answer

Finish repositioning the pillows, then remove gloves and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Question 3

A CNA is leaving the room of a resident with a C. difficile infection. The CNA's hands are not visibly soiled. Which method of hand hygiene is required?

Accepted Answer

Vigorously washing hands with soap and water.

Answer

Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is sufficient and preferred.

Answer

No hand hygiene is needed if gloves were worn correctly.

Answer

Applying an alcohol-based sanitizer, followed by washing with soap and water.

Question 4

When removing a full set of PPE (gown, mask, goggles, and gloves), which item should a CNA remove FIRST according to CDC guidelines to minimize self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gown

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Mask or Respirator

Answer

Goggles or Face Shield

Question 5

A CNA is carrying clean linens into a resident's room. When is the most appropriate time to perform hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after placing the linens down, before touching the resident.

Answer

Only after leaving the resident's room.

Answer

Before gathering the clean linens from the supply cart.

Answer

It is not necessary if the CNA does not touch the resident directly.

Question 6

After completing a routine check on a resident, a CNA uses a paper towel to turn off the handwashing faucet. What is the most critical subsequent step to prevent recontamination?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of the paper towel without touching the waste receptacle with their clean hands.

Answer

Use the same paper towel to open the resident's door.

Answer

Perform hand hygiene again using an alcohol-based rub.

Answer

Wave hands in the air to ensure they are completely dry.