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Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. A resident on droplet precautions needs to be transported to another department. The CNA should:

    Answer: Place a surgical mask on the resident during transport

    During transport, a resident on droplet precautions should wear a surgical mask to contain respiratory droplets and protect others in the hallway.

  2. Which of the following best describes the 'chain of infection'?

    Answer: The sequence of elements needed for an infection to spread from one host to another

    The chain of infection is a model describing six links—pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host—that must all be present for infection to occur.

  3. A CNA accidentally gets blood splashed into their eyes. The first action should be:

    Answer: Flush the eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes

    Immediate flushing of the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes is the first step after a mucous membrane exposure to blood or body fluids.

  4. Which of the following actions breaks the chain of infection at the 'susceptible host' link?

    Answer: Ensuring residents receive recommended vaccinations

    Vaccinations strengthen the host's immune defenses, making residents less susceptible to infection and breaking the chain at the susceptible host link.

  5. When is it appropriate to double-bag infectious waste?

    Answer: When the outer surface of the first bag is contaminated or the bag is leaking

    Double-bagging is indicated when the outer surface of the primary bag is visibly contaminated or the integrity of the bag is compromised to prevent leakage during handling.

  6. A resident develops a rash after contact with another resident's wound drainage. Which mode of transmission occurred?

    Answer: Direct contact transmission

    Direct contact transmission occurs when infectious material is physically transferred from one person to another through touch or body-to-body contact.

  7. Which practice is part of 'respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette' recommended by the CDC?

    Answer: Covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then performing hand hygiene

    CDC respiratory hygiene guidelines recommend covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, disposing of the tissue, and immediately performing hand hygiene.