Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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When caring for a resident with C. difficile (C. diff), which hand hygiene method is PREFERRED over alcohol-based hand rub?
Answer: Soap and water handwashing
C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol; soap and water physically removes spores from the hands through friction and rinsing.
Which of the following describes the CORRECT technique for removing contaminated gloves?
Answer: Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist and peel it off, then use bare fingers to remove the second glove from the inside
Grasping the outside of the first glove and using clean inner surfaces of the second glove prevents hand contamination during removal.
A resident's call light is not within reach and they yell for help. The CNA notices the resident is about to use a piece of furniture to stand up unsafely. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Go directly to the resident to provide a safe assist and prevent the fall
Immediate presence to provide safe assistance is the priority to prevent an imminent fall from occurring.
A chemical spill occurs in the hallway. According to OSHA standards, where should a CNA look to find information about the chemical's hazards?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the chemical
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides detailed hazard, first-aid, and handling information for each chemical and is required to be accessible under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.
Which situation requires the CNA to use an N-95 respirator rather than a standard surgical mask?
Answer: Caring for a resident with active pulmonary tuberculosis
Active pulmonary TB is spread by airborne particles smaller than 5 microns that require a fit-tested N-95 respirator for adequate filtration.
A resident in a long-term care facility reports feeling dizzy while the CNA is helping them walk to the bathroom. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Have the resident sit or lean against the wall and call for help
Ensuring the resident is supported against the wall or lowered to a safe position prevents a fall while the CNA secures additional assistance.
Which of the following is an example of engineering control used to prevent infection?
Answer: Using a needleless IV system to eliminate needlestick risk
Engineering controls are physical or mechanical modifications to the work environment, such as needleless systems, that eliminate or reduce hazard exposure at the source.