General CNA Practice CNA Practice Infection Control and Prevention 2

Question 1

A resident has been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which type of isolation precautions should the CNA follow?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

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Droplet precautions

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Reverse isolation

Question 2

When caring for a resident in contact isolation, in what order should the CNA remove PPE before leaving the room?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, hand hygiene

Answer

Mask, gloves, gown, hand hygiene

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, hand hygiene

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Gloves, mask, gown, hand hygiene

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST effective method to prevent the spread of C. diff spores on hands?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer

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Antiseptic wipes

Answer

Double-gloving

Question 4

A CNA notices that the biohazard sharps container is three-quarters full. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report it so it can be replaced before it is full

Answer

Push items down to make more room

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Continue using it until completely full

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Empty the contents into a trash bag

Question 5

Which type of microorganism is NOT destroyed by standard disinfectants and requires sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial spores

Answer

Bacteria

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Fungi

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Viruses

Question 6

A resident with active tuberculosis (TB) requires which level of respiratory protection for the CNA?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator

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Standard surgical mask

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Face shield only

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No mask is needed with proper ventilation

Question 7

Which practice helps break the chain of infection at the 'mode of transmission' link?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves when handling body fluids

Answer

Administering vaccines to residents

Answer

Isolating immunocompromised residents

Answer

Treating an existing infection with antibiotics