CNA Isolation Precautions 3

Question 1

A patient with active tuberculosis (TB) is placed in a negative-pressure room. What type of isolation is this?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Active TB requires airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room, because TB is transmitted via tiny airborne particles that can travel long distances.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene is performed last, not PPE removal

Answer

Hand hygiene is the final step after all PPE has been removed, not a piece of PPE itself; gloves are typically removed first, then gown, then mask/eye protection.

Question 3

A resident in a long-term care facility has C. difficile diarrhea. Which hand hygiene method is MOST effective against C. diff spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Soap and water is required for C. difficile because alcohol-based hand rubs do not effectively destroy C. diff spores.

Question 4

Which color-coded isolation sign typically indicates droplet precautions in many US hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Many US facilities use yellow signs to designate droplet precautions, though color coding can vary by facility policy.

Question 5

A CNA is caring for a patient on airborne precautions. The patient needs to be transported to radiology. What must the PATIENT wear during transport?

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask

Answer

During transport, the patient on airborne precautions should wear a surgical mask to contain respiratory secretions and protect others in the hallway.

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