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What is the most important medical aseptic technique used to break the chain of infection?
What is
Handwashing
A resident has redness, swelling, heat, and pus around a surgical incision. Is this a localized or systemic infection?
What is
Localized infection
True or False
Gloves may be washed and reused if they appear clean.
What is
False
What does PPE stand for?
What is
Personal Protective Equipment
True or False
A CNA should attempt to catch a falling resident to prevent injury.
What is
False
Select ALL signs of a systemic infection:
A. Fever
B. Chills
C. Mental confusion
D. Pus at wound site
E. Weakness
What is
A,B,C,E
Which link of the chain of infection describes how a pathogen travels from one person to another?
A. Reservoir
B. Portal of Entry
C. Mode of Transmission
D. Susceptible Host
What is
C. Mode of Transmission
A CNA exits the room of a resident with C. difficile and immediately uses alcohol-based hand sanitizer. What mistake was made?
What is
Hands should be washed with soap and water because alcohol-based hand rub does not kill C. difficile spores.
Which type of isolation is used for Tuberculosis (TB)?
A. Contact Precautions
B. Droplet Precautions
C. Airborne Precautions
D. Standard Precautions Only
What is
C. Airborne Precautions
Name three environmental hazards that increase fall risk.
What is
A resident has Influenza. What transmission-based precaution should be used?
What is
Droplet Precautions
What should always be done after completing resident care with a bed?
What is
Return the bed to the lowest position.
Put the PPE Donning Order in the correct sequence:
What is
A resident is choking while eating lunch. What position should residents be in while eating to reduce choking risk?
What is
Upright sitting position
A confused resident repeatedly attempts to get out of bed unassisted. Name two restraint alternatives.
What is
What does RACE stand for during a fire emergency?
What is
R – Remove
A – Alert
C – Confine
E – Extinguish/Evacuate
When lifting an object, where should it be held?
A. At arm’s length
B. Close to the body
C. Above shoulder level
D. On one side only
What is
B. Close to the body
What is body mechanics?
What is
The way the parts of the body work together during movement.
While transferring a resident, you begin twisting your body while lifting. Which body mechanics principle are you violating?
What is
Proper alignment/body mechanics (never twist while lifting).
Question: Match the emergency with the sign:
Emergency Sign
A. MI 1. Fruity Breath
B. Stroke 2. Slurred Speech
C. DKA 3. Chest Pressure
What is
A → 3
B → 2
C → 1
A diabetic resident suddenly becomes shaky, sweaty, confused, and reports feeling very hungry. What emergency is most likely occurring?
A. Stroke
B. Myocardial Infarction
C. Hypoglycemia (Insulin Reaction)
D. Shock
What is
Answer: C. Hypoglycemia (Insulin Reaction)
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
What is
P – Pull
A – Aim
S – Squeeze
S – Sweep
What does CPR stand for?
What is
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
hat acronym helps recognize stroke symptoms?
What is
FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Select ALL signs of shock:
A. Pale skin
B. Increased pulse
C. Extreme thirst
D. Low blood pressure
E. Cyanosis
What is
Answer: A, B, C, D, E