Trivium Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A nurse aide is caring for a resident with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which type of precaution is required?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Check the resident for injuries

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Contain the fire

Answer

In RACE, 'C' stands for Contain—closing doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke.

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