CPCA Infection Control & Safety Procedures 5

Question 1

Which body fluid is NOT typically considered a source of bloodborne pathogen transmission under Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Saliva with no visible blood

Answer

Blood

Answer

Semen

Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 2

A client with active shingles (herpes zoster) has a rash that is not covered. What precautions are required?

Accepted Answer

Both contact and airborne precautions

Answer

Standard precautions only

Answer

Airborne precautions only

Answer

Contact precautions only

Question 3

The purpose of 'cohorting' clients in an outbreak situation is to:

Accepted Answer

Group infected clients together to limit spread to uninfected individuals

Answer

Separate infected clients from each other to prevent re-infection

Answer

Assign one aide exclusively to all clients regardless of infection status

Answer

Move all clients to a single large room for easier monitoring

Question 4

An aide is caring for a client who has influenza. The client asks the aide to open the window. From an infection control standpoint, this is:

Accepted Answer

Beneficial because it increases ventilation and dilutes airborne particles

Answer

Contraindicated because cold air spreads influenza

Answer

Irrelevant because influenza only spreads by contact

Answer

Harmful because it dries out the mucous membranes

Question 5

When performing oral care on a client, which PPE should the aide wear at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and mask

Answer

No PPE if the client does not have a known infection

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection

Question 6

Which of the following actions puts a client at risk for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Accepted Answer

Leaving an indwelling catheter drainage bag on the floor

Answer

Encouraging fluid intake throughout the day

Answer

Performing perineal care from front to back

Answer

Emptying the catheter bag every shift

Question 7

A personal care aide who has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) should:

Accepted Answer

Be excluded from client care until cleared as non-infectious by a physician

Answer

Wear a surgical mask while working to protect clients

Answer

Continue working with clients who are immunocompromised

Answer

Work only with clients who are also on TB treatment