General CNA Practice Infection Control and Prevention Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident is on Contact Precautions for a C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) infection. After providing care and removing gloves, what is the CNA's MOST important action?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands vigorously with soap and water.

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Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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Put on a new pair of gloves immediately.

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Wipe hands with a disinfectant cloth.

Question 2

Which of the following represents the single most effective practice for preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Accepted Answer

Performing consistent and proper hand hygiene.

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Wearing a gown for all resident interactions.

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Placing residents with infections in private rooms.

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Using dedicated equipment for each resident.

Question 3

A CNA is preparing to enter the room of a resident who is on Droplet Precautions. What is the correct sequence for putting on (donning) the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves

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Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles

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Mask, Gown, Goggles, Gloves

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Goggles, Gloves, Mask, Gown

Question 4

When handling a resident's soiled bed linens, which action by the CNA demonstrates correct application of medical asepsis principles?

Accepted Answer

Rolling the linens with the soiled side inward and holding them away from the body.

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Shaking the linens to remove loose debris before bagging them.

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Placing the soiled linens on a chair while finishing the bed change.

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Holding the linens close to the uniform to prevent dropping them.

Question 5

Standard Precautions are a set of infection control practices that should be used when caring for which residents?

Accepted Answer

All residents, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status.

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Only residents who have a known communicable disease.

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Only residents who are in isolation.

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Only residents who have compromised immune systems.

Question 6

A CNA sustains a minor puncture wound from a used disposable razor while cleaning a resident's bedside table. What is the CNA's immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water.

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Immediately find and report the incident to the charge nurse.

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Cover the wound with a bandage and continue with duties.

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Ask the resident about any known bloodborne illnesses.