HAC Healthcare Aide Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A healthcare aide notices a resident has a wound that appears infected with purulent discharge. What is the FIRST action the aide should take?

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the supervising nurse

Answer

Healthcare aides must report changes in a resident's condition, including signs of wound infection, to the supervising nurse immediately.

Question 2

Which type of precaution requires the healthcare aide to wear a gown, gloves, and mask when entering a patient's room?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions require a mask (and gown and gloves) to prevent transmission of pathogens spread through large respiratory droplets.

Question 3

A healthcare aide is preparing to assist a resident with a meal and notices the meal tray was delivered to the wrong room. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Return the tray and get the correct one

Answer

Serving the wrong meal can cause dietary, allergy, or medical complications; the aide must return the tray and obtain the correct one.

Question 4

When removing personal protective equipment (PPE) after caring for a patient on contact precautions, which item should be removed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gloves are considered the most contaminated item and should be removed first to prevent self-contamination during PPE doffing.

Question 5

A healthcare aide accidentally splashes body fluid into their eyes. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and report the incident

Answer

Immediate eye irrigation with water for at least 15 minutes is required after any splash exposure, followed by incident reporting.

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