Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A resident has a wound infected with MRSA. Which type of precaution should the CNA implement in addition to standard precautions?
Answer: Contact precautions
MRSA is spread by direct or indirect contact with the infected area, so contact precautions (gloves and gown) are required.
When removing PPE after caring for a resident on contact precautions, what should the CNA remove FIRST?
Answer: Gloves
Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item and removing them first prevents spreading pathogens to other PPE.
A resident is on fall precautions. Which action by the CNA is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Lock the bed wheels whenever the resident is in bed
Locking bed wheels prevents unexpected movement of the bed that could cause the resident to fall.
Which of the following is an example of a breach in surgical asepsis?
Answer: Placing a sterile item on a wet surface
Moisture on a sterile field allows microorganisms to wick through and contaminate the sterile item, breaking surgical asepsis.
A resident who uses a wheelchair begins to slide forward and appears about to fall. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Lower the resident gently to the floor in a controlled manner
Guiding the resident safely to the floor in a controlled descent prevents injury better than attempting to stop a fall already in progress.
Which item should be placed in a sharps container?
Answer: Used lancet from blood glucose testing
Lancets are sharps that can puncture skin and must go into a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.
A resident on droplet precautions needs to be transported to radiology. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Have the resident wear a surgical mask during transport
Placing a surgical mask on the resident during transport contains droplets at the source and protects others in the facility.