PCA Infection Control 2

Question 1

How long should a PCA scrub their hands with soap and water to effectively remove pathogens?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove germs.

Question 2

When is alcohol-based hand sanitizer NOT an acceptable substitute for soap and water?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective when hands are visibly dirty or contaminated; soap and water must be used instead.

Question 3

A PCA is caring for a client with MRSA. Which type of precautions must be added on top of standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

MRSA spreads through direct contact, so contact precautions (gloves and gown) are required in addition to standard precautions.

Question 4

In what order should a PCA don PPE when entering an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Mask, gown, goggles, gloves

Answer

The correct donning order is mask first, then gown, then goggles or face shield, and gloves last.

Question 5

A PCA accidentally splashes body fluid on their face. What should they do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Flush the affected area with water for 15 minutes

Answer

The immediate first step after any body fluid splash is to flush the affected area with copious amounts of water.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test