CNA Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

A resident has been placed on contact precautions. Which piece of PPE must you put on FIRST before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown

Answer

Gloves

Answer

Mask

Answer

Goggles

Question 2

What is the correct order for removing (doffing) contaminated PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, hand hygiene

Answer

Mask, gloves, gown, hand hygiene

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, hand hygiene

Answer

Gloves, gown, hand hygiene, mask

Question 3

A CNA notices a needlestick injury after giving care. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Fill out an incident report

Answer

Notify the charge nurse immediately

Answer

Apply an antiseptic bandage

Question 4

Which organism is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections spread by the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

C. difficile

Answer

MRSA

Answer

VRE

Answer

Influenza A

Question 5

When caring for a resident with droplet precautions, the CNA must wear a surgical mask when:

Accepted Answer

Working within 3 feet of the resident

Answer

Entering the room regardless of distance

Answer

Only during procedures that produce aerosols

Answer

Only when the resident is coughing

Question 6

A biohazard label is required on containers holding:

Accepted Answer

Blood or body fluids

Answer

Clean linen

Answer

Used meal trays

Answer

Sterile supplies

Question 7

How long should an alcohol-based hand rub be rubbed on the hands before it dries?

Accepted Answer

20–30 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10–15 seconds

Answer

60 seconds