CNA Safety Protocols & Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what must a CNA do after an accidental needlestick?
- Continue working and report at the end of shift
- Wash the site thoroughly and report to a supervisor immediately (Correct answer)
- Apply a bandage and document in personal notes
- Request antibiotics from the medication cart
Correct answer: Wash the site thoroughly and report to a supervisor immediately
The site must be washed with soap and water and reported immediately for post-exposure evaluation.
Question 2: Which restraint alternative should a CNA try FIRST for a confused resident who keeps trying to get out of bed?
- Apply a soft vest restraint
- Lower the bed and place mats on the floor (Correct answer)
- Use bilateral soft wrist restraints
- Raise all four side rails
Correct answer: Lower the bed and place mats on the floor
Lowering the bed and placing floor mats reduces fall injury risk without restricting movement.
Question 3: When is it appropriate for a CNA to apply a physical restraint?
- Whenever the patient is agitated
- Only when a physician has written an order and consent is obtained (Correct answer)
- When the family requests it for safety
- When the CNA feels it is necessary during a busy shift
Correct answer: Only when a physician has written an order and consent is obtained
Physical restraints require a physician's order and informed consent before application.
Question 4: A fire breaks out in a facility. The CNA's first priority using the RACE protocol is to:
- Activate the alarm
- Confine the fire by closing doors
- Extinguish the fire if small
- Rescue patients in immediate danger (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Rescue patients in immediate danger
R in RACE stands for Rescue — move patients in immediate danger before all other steps.
Question 5: Which type of fire extinguisher is safe to use on electrical fires?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires because they use non-conductive agents.
Question 6: A CNA is caring for a patient on contact precautions. After leaving the room, when should gloves be removed?
- Inside the patient's room before touching the door handle (Correct answer)
- Just outside the patient's room door in the hallway
- At the nursing station after documenting care
- At the hand hygiene station down the hall
Correct answer: Inside the patient's room before touching the door handle
PPE including gloves must be removed inside the patient's room to prevent contaminating surfaces outside.
Question 7: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Activate, Spray, Stop
- Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Spray
- Point, Aim, Spread, Sweep
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.
CNA Safety Protocols & Procedures 3
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what must a CNA do after an accidental needlestick?