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

MRSA is spread by direct or indirect contact with the infected area, so contact precautions (gloves and gown) are required.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item and removing them first prevents spreading pathogens to other PPE.

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

Locking bed wheels prevents unexpected movement of the bed that could cause the resident to fall.

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

Moisture on a sterile field allows microorganisms to wick through and contaminate the sterile item, breaking surgical asepsis.

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

Guiding the resident safely to the floor in a controlled descent prevents injury better than attempting to stop a fall already in progress.

CNA Practice Test