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

The gown is donned first to protect clothing before putting on gloves, which are applied last.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, hand hygiene

Answer

Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item, followed by gown, then mask, with hand hygiene performed last.

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

Immediately washing the wound with soap and water is the first step to reduce the risk of infection before reporting.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

C. difficile

Answer

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is spread via the fecal-oral route and requires soap-and-water handwashing rather than alcohol-based sanitizer.

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

Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 feet (about 1 meter) of the resident.

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