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  1. What is the correct donning (putting on) order for personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering a contact precautions room?

    Answer: Gown first, then mask/eye protection, then gloves

    The gown is donned first to protect clothing, then face protection, then gloves last so they cover the gown cuffs.

  2. A resident has been diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which type of precautions are required?

    Answer: Contact precautions with dedicated equipment, private room if possible, and soap and water handwashing (not alcohol hand rub)

    C. diff is transmitted via spores on surfaces; contact precautions and soap/water (which destroy spores) are required, as alcohol hand rub is ineffective.

  3. What does 'point-of-care risk assessment' mean in infection prevention?

    Answer: Evaluating the likelihood of exposure to infectious materials before each task to determine which PPE is required

    Point-of-care risk assessment is a brief evaluation before each task to determine appropriate PPE based on potential exposure.

  4. Which of the following is correct regarding the handling of sharps (needles, lancets) in a care setting?

    Answer: Dispose of all sharps immediately in an approved sharps container at the point of use; never recap needles by hand

    Immediate single-handed sharps disposal prevents needlestick injuries; recapping and improvised disposal are prohibited.

  5. How should soiled linen be handled to prevent cross-contamination?

    Answer: Roll soiled linen away from your body, place it directly into a linen bag without shaking, and never place it on the floor or clean surfaces

    Shaking soiled linen disperses pathogens into the air; direct bagging and avoiding contact with clean surfaces prevents transmission.

  6. What is the 'chain of infection' and why is it important in HCA practice?

    Answer: A model of six links (agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host) showing how infection spreads; breaking any link prevents infection

    Understanding the chain helps HCAs identify where interventions (hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning) break the transmission cycle.