CNA Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A CNA accidentally mixes a bleach-based toilet cleaner with an ammonia-based glass cleaner. What is the CNA's most immediate and critical priority?

Accepted Answer

Immediately and safely evacuate the resident from the area and alert the nurse.

Answer

Find the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for both cleaning products.

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Finish cleaning the bathroom as quickly as possible.

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Open a window and use a fan to ventilate the room.

Question 2

A resident with a known Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection has been using a personal tablet. The resident is being discharged. What is the most appropriate action for handling the tablet?

Accepted Answer

Carefully clean the tablet using a facility-approved, EPA-registered sporicidal disinfectant wipe, following the manufacturer's directions for electronics.

Answer

Wipe the tablet with a standard alcohol-based sanitizer wipe.

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Tell the family the tablet cannot be safely cleaned and should be discarded.

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Submerge the tablet in a 1:10 bleach solution to ensure all spores are killed.

Question 3

A CNA is caring for a resident who was just started on a new diuretic medication. Which of the following represents the MOST significant, yet indirect, safety risk the CNA should anticipate?

Accepted Answer

An increased risk of falls due to urgency and orthostatic hypotension.

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A sudden increase in appetite and fluid intake.

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An increased risk of social isolation from frequent bathroom trips.

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A heightened risk of skin breakdown from dehydration.

Question 4

While in a resident's room, a CNA sees smoke coming from a trash can. The resident is in the room and is ambulatory. According to the RACE fire safety protocol, what is the CNA's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Rescue the resident by guiding them out of the room.

Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.

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Confine the fire by closing the door to the room.

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Extinguish the fire with the nearest appropriate extinguisher.

Question 5

A CNA is assigned to care for a resident on protective (reverse) isolation. What is the primary purpose of this type of precaution?

Accepted Answer

To protect a highly immunocompromised resident from pathogens in the environment.

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To protect the CNA and visitors from an infection the resident has.

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To prevent the resident from coming into contact with their own microorganisms.

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To ensure all items entering the room are sterile.

Question 6

A CNA finds a single, used, uncapped needle on the floor of a resident's room. The sharps container is across the hallway. What is the safest immediate action for the CNA?

Accepted Answer

Leave the needle in place, notify the nurse, and keep the area clear to prevent injury to others.

Answer

Carefully pick up the needle by the plastic barrel and carry it to the sharps container.

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Use a broom and dustpan to sweep it up and then dispose of it.

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Attempt to recap the needle using the one-handed scoop method before transporting it.