Trivium Safety and Infection Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A nurse aide is caring for a resident with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which type of precaution is required?
- Droplet precautions
- Airborne precautions
- Contact precautions (Correct answer)
- Standard precautions only
Correct answer: Contact precautions
C. diff spreads via the fecal-oral route through contact with contaminated surfaces, requiring contact precautions.
Question 2: When removing PPE after contact with an infected resident, what should be removed FIRST?
- Mask
- Gloves (Correct answer)
- Gown
- Goggles
Correct answer: Gloves
Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item and removing them first prevents spreading pathogens.
Question 3: A resident is found on the floor. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is the FIRST action the nurse aide should take?
- Help the resident back into bed
- Call for the nurse immediately
- Check the resident for injuries (Correct answer)
- Document the incident
Correct answer: Check the resident for injuries
The nurse aide must assess the resident for injuries before moving them to avoid causing further harm.
Question 4: Which hand hygiene method is most effective against C. diff spores?
- Alcohol-based hand rub for 20 seconds
- Soap and water for at least 20 seconds (Correct answer)
- Antiseptic hand gel
- Dry hand sanitizer wipes
Correct answer: Soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Soap and water physically removes C. diff spores, while alcohol-based products do not effectively kill them.
Question 5: A fire breaks out in a long-term care facility. The RACE acronym guides staff response. What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?
- Call 911
- Contain the fire (Correct answer)
- Clear the area
- Control the flames
Correct answer: Contain the fire
In RACE, 'C' stands for Contain—closing doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard in a healthcare setting?
- A wet floor
- Bloodborne pathogens (Correct answer)
- A broken wheelchair
- Loud equipment noise
Correct answer: Bloodborne pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B are biological hazards that pose infection risks to healthcare workers.
Question 7: When should a nurse aide use a gown while providing care?
- When feeding a resident
- When contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated (Correct answer)
- During all resident interactions
- Only when the resident has a known infection
Correct answer: When contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated
Gowns are required as PPE whenever there is a reasonable chance of contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces.
Trivium Safety and Infection Control 2
A nurse aide is caring for a resident with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).
Which type of precaution is required?