CNA CNA Infection Control & Prevention 4

Question 1

A resident with C. difficile (C. diff) requires which type of isolation precautions?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

C. diff is spread by contact with contaminated surfaces and feces, so contact precautions are required.

Question 2

When removing PPE after caring for a patient on contact precautions, what is removed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item of PPE.

Question 3

Which action by the CNA demonstrates proper donning of sterile gloves?

Accepted Answer

Using the inner cuff of the first glove to put it on, then sliding gloved fingers under the cuff of the second

Answer

Sterile technique requires touching only the inner cuff of the first glove and using the sterile gloved hand to don the second.

Question 4

A CNA notices a small tear in their glove mid-procedure. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop, remove the glove, perform hand hygiene, and apply a new glove

Answer

A torn glove no longer provides a barrier; it must be removed immediately and hand hygiene performed before regloving.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a vehicle transmission route for infection?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated food causing foodborne illness

Answer

Vehicle transmission occurs through contaminated food, water, or blood products.

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