CNA infection control practice questions
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Infection control questions check that you break the chain of infection: hand hygiene at the right moments, standard precautions with every resident, the right PPE in the right order, and safe handling of linen and sharps.
Infection control drill (10 questions)
- 10 multiple-choice questions
- Untimed — take your time.
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What this topic covers
- When to wash hands vs use alcohol-based hand rub
- Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions
- Putting on and taking off PPE in the correct order
- Clean vs dirty items, linen handling and spills
- Recognizing and reporting signs of infection
Sample question
When should a nurse aide perform hand hygiene?
- Only when hands look dirty
- Before and after resident contact, and after removing gloves
- Only before putting on gloves, since gloves protect the hands during the rest of the care
- Only at the start and end of the shift
Show answer
Answer: B. Before and after resident contact, and after removing gloves
Hand hygiene is needed before and after contact with each resident and after glove removal, because gloves can have tiny holes and hands can be contaminated during removal.
Quick answers
- Is hand hygiene always on the CNA skills test?
- Many state skills tests include hand hygiene, either as its own skill or built into every skill. Check the skills list in your state's candidate handbook.
- What is the most important way to prevent infection?
- Hand hygiene. It is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in health care settings.