HCA - Health Care Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Gown first, then mask/eye protection, then gloves

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted 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

Answer

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

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HCA - Health Care Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Questions and Answers 2