CNA Chapter 5 & 6 Book Questions and Answers

CNA Chapter 5 & 6 Book Questions and Answers Infection Prevention the set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease Why are elderly people at a higher risk for infection? they have a weaker immune system due to aging. Under Standard Precautions, which substances are considered body fluids? tears, saliva, sputum (mucus coughed up), urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions, pus or other wound drainage, and vomit. They do NOT include sweat. On whom should Standard Precautions be practiced? on every resident Hand hygiene performing hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, alcohol-based hand rub For how long should a nursing assistant use friction when washing her hands? at least 20 seconds. How many times can disposable gloves be worn? only once In what order should personal protective equipment be put on and removed? 1. gown 2. mask 3. goggles 4. gloves Sterilization the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. Disinfection the process of destroying pathogens How should linen be carried? hold linen away from body When blood or body fluids are spilled, what should an NA do first, before starting to clean the spill? put on gloves Transmission-Based Precautions used in patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens that can be transmitted by airborne, droplet, or contact routes; used in addition to standard precautions If an NA needs to sneeze and does not have a tissue, into what area of the body should she sneeze? their upper sleeve or elbow How are bloodborne diseases transmitted? by contact with blood or body fluids What is the most common way to be infected with a bloodborne disease in a healthcare setting? contact with infected blood or body fluids What does HIV do to a person's immune system? HIV weakens the immune system so that the body cannot effectively fight infections.