CNA Safety and Infection Control 3

Question 1

An 88-year-old resident with dementia suddenly becomes more confused, refuses to eat, and has a new onset of urinary incontinence.
They do not have a fever.
What is the most likely cause for these changes that the CNA should report immediately?

Accepted Answer

An atypical presentation of an infection.

Answer

A normal progression of their dementia.

Answer

A behavioral issue requiring a new care plan.

Answer

A reaction to a recent medication change.

Question 2

You are providing care for a resident with a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. Which of the following cleaning and disinfection practices is most critical for preventing the spread of C. diff spores?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning the commode and high-touch surfaces with a bleach-based or other EPA-approved sporicidal disinfectant.

Answer

Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after care.

Answer

Wiping down high-touch surfaces with a standard disinfectant wipe.

Answer

Ensuring the resident showers daily with regular soap.

Question 3

A resident is receiving internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) with a temporary implant. Which safety principle is the highest priority for the CNA entering the room to provide brief, essential care?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing the distance from the resident whenever possible.

Answer

Wearing a standard surgical mask.

Answer

Ensuring the room's window is open for ventilation.

Answer

Speaking loudly to be heard through the door.

Question 4

During a facility-wide evacuation drill, what is the CNA's primary responsibility after ensuring the immediate safety of their assigned residents?

Accepted Answer

Contacting residents' family members to update them on the situation.

Answer

Returning to the unit to gather residents' personal belongings.

Answer

Reporting to the designated assembly area and accounting for their assigned residents.

Answer

Assisting the maintenance department with shutting down utility systems.

Question 5

You discover a small, contained chemical spill from a cleaning agent in the utility room. After alerting your supervisor, what is the most appropriate first step according to standard safety protocols?

Accepted Answer

Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the specific chemical.

Answer

Immediately wipe up the spill with paper towels.

Answer

Pour water over the spill to dilute it.

Answer

Open all windows and doors to air out the room.

Question 6

A new resident is admitted who is known to be colonized with a multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO), Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), but has no active signs of infection. Which precaution is most likely to be implemented for this resident in a long-term care setting?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced Barrier Precautions.

Answer

Airborne Precautions.

Answer

Droplet Precautions.

Answer

Standard Precautions only.

An 88-year-old resident with dementia suddenly becomes more confused, refuses to eat, and has a new onset of urinary incontinence.They do not have a fever.What is the most likely cause for these changes that the CNA should report immediately?

An 88-year-old resident with dementia suddenly becomes more confused, refuses to eat, and has a new onset of urinary incontinence.
They do not have a fever.
What is the most likely cause for these changes that the CNA should report immediately?