CNA Proper Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage 3

Question 1

A CNA enters a room where a patient is on contact precautions. In what order should PPE be donned?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, gloves

Answer

The CDC-recommended order for donning PPE is gown first, then mask or respirator, then goggles or face shield, and finally gloves.

Question 2

When removing contaminated gloves, which technique prevents self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Grasp the outside of one glove near the wrist and peel off, then slide fingers under the remaining glove's wrist

Answer

The correct doffing technique involves grasping the outside of the first glove at the wrist and peeling it off, then using the bare hand to slide fingers under the second glove's inner wrist to remove it.

Question 3

A CNA is caring for a patient with C. difficile (C. diff). Which hand hygiene method is MOST effective after removing gloves?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing for at least 20 seconds

Answer

C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand rubs, so soap and water must be used to physically remove the spores.

Question 4

How long should a CNA scrub hands with soap and water to meet standard hand hygiene guidelines?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Answer

The CDC recommends scrubbing all hand surfaces with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.

Question 5

A CNA needs to put on a gown before entering an isolation room. Where should the gown be tied?

Accepted Answer

Tied at the neck and at the back at the waist

Answer

The isolation gown should be tied securely at both the neck and the back at the waist to ensure full body coverage.

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CNA Proper Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage 3