CNA test chapter Questions and Answers
The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
{ AANSW} wash his/her hands
When washing hands, a NA should use friction for { AANSW} at least 20 seconds
Which of the following is true of transmission based precautions? { AANSW} they are
practiced in addition to standard precautions
Tuberculosis is { AANSW} an airborne disease
Which of the following is a NA responsibility related to infection prevention? { AANSW}
following standard precautions in caring for all residents
A NA will come into contact with microorganisms { AANSW} every time the NA touches
something
Hand hygiene is { AANSW} washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and
water or using alcohol based hand rubs
If a NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she he should take?
{ AANSW} put on gloves
Tuberculosis may be transmitted { AANSW} by coughing
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? { AANSW} through proper
handwashing and handling of contaminated wastes
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When a NA gets a
vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B
infection? { AANSW} susceptible host (person who is likely to get the disease)
Under standard precautions, the term "body fluids" includes? { AANSW} urine
Which of the following statements is true of disinfection? { AANSW} disinfection kills
some pathogens but not all of them
The bloodborne pathogen standard requires that { AANSW} employers have an
exposure control plan
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? { AANSW} Through proper
handwashing
The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
{ AANSW} wash his/her hands
When washing hands, a NA should use friction for { AANSW} at least 20 seconds
Which of the following is true of transmission based precautions? { AANSW} they are
practiced in addition to standard precautions
Tuberculosis is { AANSW} an airborne disease
Which of the following is a NA responsibility related to infection prevention? { AANSW}
following standard precautions in caring for all residents
A NA will come into contact with microorganisms { AANSW} every time the NA touches
something
Hand hygiene is { AANSW} washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and
water or using alcohol based hand rubs
If a NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she he should take?
{ AANSW} put on gloves
Tuberculosis may be transmitted { AANSW} by coughing
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile? { AANSW} through proper
handwashing and handling of contaminated wastes
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When a NA gets a
vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B
infection? { AANSW} susceptible host (person who is likely to get the disease)
Under standard precautions, the term "body fluids" includes? { AANSW} urine
Which of the following statements is true of disinfection? { AANSW} disinfection kills
some pathogens but not all of them
The bloodborne pathogen standard requires that { AANSW} employers have an
exposure control plan
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA? { AANSW} Through proper
handwashing
