STNA Infection Control and Safety

Question 1

What is the single most important action a nurse aide can take to prevent the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Proper handwashing

Answer

Wearing a gown at all times

Answer

Using sterile gloves for every task

Answer

Isolating all patients

Question 2

When should gloves be changed during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Between tasks when moving from a contaminated to a clean body site on the same patient

Answer

Only after leaving the patient's room

Answer

Once per shift regardless of tasks performed

Answer

Only when visibly soiled

Question 3

A nurse aide enters the room of a patient on contact precautions. Which PPE must be worn before touching the patient?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Mask and gloves

Answer

Gown, gloves, and N95 respirator

Question 4

Which item should be placed in a biohazard bag?

Accepted Answer

Soiled linens with blood

Answer

An unused meal tray

Answer

An empty medication cup

Answer

A used paper towel from handwashing

Question 5

How long should the nurse aide scrub hands when performing routine hand hygiene with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Answer

5–10 seconds

Answer

At least 60 seconds

Answer

Until the water runs clear

Question 6

After removing contaminated gloves, the nurse aide must:

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene immediately

Answer

Wipe hands with a cloth and reglove

Answer

Apply hand lotion before touching anything

Answer

Put on a new pair of gloves immediately without washing