CNA Infection Control 4

Question 1

A resident has been placed on contact precautions. Which PPE must you put on BEFORE entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to be donned before entering the room to prevent transmission via direct or indirect contact.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne transmission of infection?

Accepted Answer

A mosquito bite transmitting West Nile virus

Answer

Vector-borne transmission occurs when a living organism such as a mosquito carries and transmits a pathogen to a host.

Question 3

When removing contaminated gloves, what is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the outside of one glove near the wrist and pull it off

Answer

The correct technique is to pinch the outside of one glove near the wrist and pull it off to avoid touching the contaminated outer surface with bare skin.

Question 4

A CNA notices a co-worker does not perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Remind the co-worker that hand hygiene is required after glove removal

Answer

Gloves can have micro-tears and hands become contaminated during removal, so hand hygiene after glove removal is mandatory and co-workers should be reminded.

Question 5

Which infection control practice helps prevent the spread of C. difficile (C. diff)?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water instead of alcohol-based sanitizer

Answer

C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers, so soap and water handwashing is required to physically remove the spores.

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CNA Infection Control 4