CNA Isolation Precautions 4

Question 1

A patient is on Contact Precautions. When the CNA enters the room to assist with a bed bath, which PPE must be worn?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves only

Answer

Contact Precautions require a gown and gloves before entering the room to prevent spread of organisms transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

Question 2

Which of the following diseases requires Airborne Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis (TB)

Answer

Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air and requires an Airborne Precautions room with negative pressure ventilation.

Question 3

A CNA is caring for a patient in Droplet Precautions. The patient asks for a glass of water. Which PPE is required?

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask and eye protection

Answer

Droplet Precautions require a surgical mask and eye protection when within 3 feet of the patient to protect against large respiratory droplets.

Question 4

After leaving an isolation room, the CNA should remove PPE in which order?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask or respirator, hand hygiene

Answer

The CDC recommends removing gloves first, then gown, then mask or respirator, followed by hand hygiene to minimize self-contamination.

Question 5

A patient with C. diff (Clostridium difficile) is on Contact Precautions. Which hand hygiene product is most effective against C. diff spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water

Answer

C. diff spores are NOT killed by alcohol-based sanitizers; soap and water must be used because the friction physically removes the spores.

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