General CNA Practice CNA Practice Infection Control and Prevention 3

Question 1

A CNA accidentally receives a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The immediate first step after a needlestick is to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.

Question 2

Standard precautions apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat

Answer

Standard precautions apply to all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat) regardless of whether an infection is known.

Question 3

Which surface is considered 'clean' during a sterile dressing change procedure?

Accepted Answer

The inside of the opened sterile field

Answer

The inside of an opened sterile package maintains sterility and serves as the sterile field during the procedure.

Question 4

When should a CNA perform hand hygiene during resident care?

Accepted Answer

Before and after glove use, and between tasks

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed before donning gloves, after removing gloves, and between different care tasks to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 5

A resident on droplet precautions needs to be transported to radiology. Which precaution should be taken during transport?

Accepted Answer

The resident wears a standard surgical mask

Answer

The resident should wear a surgical mask during transport to prevent dispersing large respiratory droplets to others in the facility.

General Practice Test