CNA Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A resident has a wound infected with MRSA. Which type of precaution should the CNA implement in addition to standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Reverse isolation

Question 2

When removing PPE after caring for a resident on contact precautions, what should the CNA remove FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Mask

Answer

Gown

Answer

Goggles

Question 3

A resident is on fall precautions. Which action by the CNA is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Lock the bed wheels whenever the resident is in bed

Answer

Keep the bed in the highest position for easy transfers

Answer

Place the call light out of reach to prevent misuse

Answer

Encourage the resident to get up independently at night

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a breach in surgical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

Placing a sterile item on a wet surface

Answer

Wearing gloves to empty a catheter bag

Answer

Washing hands before applying a clean dressing

Answer

Using tongs to handle sterile instruments

Question 5

A resident who uses a wheelchair begins to slide forward and appears about to fall. What should the CNA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident gently to the floor in a controlled manner

Answer

Call for help before doing anything

Answer

Pull the resident upright by the arms

Answer

Run to get the transfer belt

Question 6

Which item should be placed in a sharps container?

Accepted Answer

Used lancet from blood glucose testing

Answer

Soiled gauze from a wound dressing

Answer

Empty medication cup

Answer

Disposable gloves

Question 7

A resident on droplet precautions needs to be transported to radiology. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Have the resident wear a surgical mask during transport

Answer

Transport is not allowed; reschedule when precautions are lifted

Answer

Have the CNA wear an N-95 respirator during transport

Answer

No special precautions are needed because the trip is brief