Question 1

During handwashing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing the soap off. The next action is to

Accepted Answer

Answer not available

Question 2

Which practice helps prevent the spread of airborne infections?

Accepted Answer

Wearing an N95 mask

Question 3

What is the term for removing infectious agents or reducing their numbers?

Accepted Answer

Sanitization

Question 4

You are caring for a resident with active Tuberculosis (TB). What specific type of mask is required?

Accepted Answer

N95 Respirator

Question 5

What is the main reason for using gloves during patient care?

Accepted Answer

To protect both patient and healthcare worker from infection

Question 6

During a bed bath, Mrs. Smith uses a washcloth to clean her perineal area and puts the washcloth into the basin of water, but the nurse aide needs to was Mrs. Smith’s face. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

obtain a clean cloth, change the water in the basin and continue the bath

Question 7

What is the recommended method for drying hands after washing?

Accepted Answer

Using a paper towel

Question 8

A resident has a C. difficile (C. diff) infection. What is the correct method for hand hygiene after providing care?

Accepted Answer

Soap and running water

Question 9

When should healthcare workers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infections?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands

Question 11

How should a face mask be removed to prevent contamination?

Accepted Answer

By handling the ear loops or ties

Question 12

How long should healthcare workers wash their hands to ensure proper hygiene?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Question 13

The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is:

Accepted Answer

hand washing

Question 14

During a bed bath, Mrs. Smith uses a washcloth to clean her perineal area and then puts the washcloth into the basin of water. But the nurse aid needs to wash Mrs. Smith's face. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a clean cloth, change the water in the basin, and continue the bath

Question 15

What type of infection control practice involves the use of barriers like gloves and masks?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions