CPCA Infection Control & Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

A client has C. difficile (C. diff). Which type of isolation precautions should the aide follow?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

C. diff spreads via fecal-oral contact with spores, requiring contact precautions including gown and gloves.

Question 2

Which disinfectant is most effective against C. difficile spores in a client's environment?

Accepted Answer

Bleach solution (sodium hypochlorite)

Answer

Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is the recommended disinfectant for killing C. diff spores; alcohol-based products are ineffective.

Question 3

After removing gloves, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene immediately

Answer

Hands must be cleaned immediately after removing gloves because gloves can have small unseen holes and hands may become contaminated.

Question 4

A client with MRSA has a wound on their arm. What PPE is required when changing the dressing?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

MRSA wound care requires both gloves and a gown to prevent contact transmission to the aide's clothing and skin.

Question 5

The correct sequence for donning (putting on) PPE is:

Accepted Answer

Gown → mask → eye protection → gloves

Answer

The CDC-recommended donning order is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves.

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