CNA Proper Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage 4

Question 1

A CNA is caring for a patient on contact precautions. After removing gloves, what is the next immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene immediately

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed immediately after removing gloves, as gloves can have microscopic tears that allow pathogen transfer.

Question 2

Which type of PPE should be donned LAST when preparing to enter an airborne precautions room?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator

Answer

The N95 respirator is donned last because it must be fit-checked after all other PPE is in place to ensure a proper seal.

Question 3

A CNA notices their gown has become wet while caring for a patient with C. difficile. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Remove and replace the gown immediately

Answer

A saturated or wet gown is no longer an effective barrier and must be changed immediately to prevent pathogen transmission.

Question 4

When using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), which situation requires soap and water instead?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled with blood

Answer

Soap and water must be used when hands are visibly dirty, soiled, or contaminated with blood or body fluids because ABHR is not effective in these situations.

Question 5

A CNA is assigned to a patient with known MRSA. Which PPE combination is required for routine care involving direct contact?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Contact precautions for MRSA require both a gown and gloves for direct patient contact to prevent spread via the contact route.

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