Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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A nurse aide accidentally receives a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST step to take?
Answer: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water
Immediately washing the wound with soap and water for several minutes is the first step to reduce infection risk after a needlestick.
Which transmission-based precaution is used for tuberculosis (TB)?
Answer: Airborne precautions
TB is transmitted via tiny airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in air, requiring airborne precautions and an N95 respirator.
A nurse aide observes a wet spill on the floor of a hallway. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Place a wet floor sign over the spill and clean it up immediately
Immediately marking and cleaning the spill prevents falls and is the safest response to an environmental hazard.
Which of the following is the CORRECT technique for removing contaminated gloves?
Answer: Use one gloved hand to peel the other glove inside-out, then slide fingers under the remaining glove to peel it off
The proper technique keeps contaminated surfaces folded inward to prevent skin contact with pathogens.
What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To provide information on hazardous chemicals including handling, storage, and emergency response
SDS sheets provide essential safety information about chemical hazards, helping workers handle and respond to spills or exposures correctly.
A resident with dementia frequently tries to remove their oxygen tubing. Which approach best balances safety and resident rights?
Answer: Notify the nurse and discuss least-restrictive alternatives with the care team
Restraints require a physician's order, and the care team must explore least-restrictive alternatives to balance safety with resident rights.
Droplet precautions are used for which of the following conditions?
Answer: Influenza
Influenza spreads through large respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, requiring droplet precautions.