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Safety and Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. The chain of infection requires all links to be present for disease to spread. Which link does hand hygiene MOST directly break?

    Answer: Mode of transmission

    Hand hygiene removes pathogens from the hands, directly interrupting the mode of transmission before organisms can reach a new host.

  2. A resident who is confused tries to climb over the side rail at night. What is the SAFEST initial intervention?

    Answer: Lower the bed to the lowest position and place a floor mat

    Lowering the bed and padding the floor reduces fall-related injury risk without using restraints, which require a physician order and can increase agitation.

  3. Which action by a CNA demonstrates correct technique when using an alcohol-based hand rub?

    Answer: Apply enough product to cover all hand surfaces and rub until dry

    Rubbing all surfaces until the product fully evaporates (approximately 20 seconds) is required for effective pathogen reduction with alcohol-based hand rub.

  4. A fire breaks out in the room next to a resident's room. Using the RACE acronym, what is the FIRST action?

    Answer: Rescue residents in immediate danger

    The R in RACE stands for Rescue — moving residents in immediate danger to safety is always the first priority.

  5. A CNA accidentally splashes blood on their face during a procedure. What is the FIRST action?

    Answer: Flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes

    Flushing mucous membranes or skin with water for 15 minutes is the immediate first-aid response to a bloodborne pathogen exposure.

  6. Which of the following is the CORRECT order for donning PPE before entering a contact precaution room?

    Answer: Gown → Mask → Eye protection → Gloves

    The CDC-recommended donning order is gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves, so the gloves cover the gown cuffs last.

  7. A resident has been placed in airborne precautions for tuberculosis. What type of room is required?

    Answer: A negative-pressure airborne infection isolation room

    TB requires a negative-pressure airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) so that contaminated air flows inward and is exhausted safely rather than spreading to the hallway.