CNA Infection Control Practice Test – Part 2

1. Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called:

2. All are types of pathogens except:

3. After cleaning a resident’s dentures, you remove and discard your gloves. What is the next step?

4. Bloodborne infections include A) chickenpox B) pneumonia C) measles D) hepatitis

5. During dinner a client who is HIV positive accidentally breaks a glass and cuts himself what is the proper procedure?

6. All body fluids are considered infectious except:

7. Precautions for a patient in respiratory isolation include all except:

8. While emptying the trash in a client’s room you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container what is the first thing to do?

9. While Mr. Jones is visiting his wife, you notice that he is sneezing and blowing his nose. What is the best step?

10. Use disposable supplies and equipment should be discarded:

11. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to:

12. At the start of a bed bath, Mrs. Smith takes a washcloth to clean her perineal area and puts it back into the basin of water. The nurse aide should:

13. When caring for a patient with MRSA, the nurse aide should wear:

14. To prevent the spread of infection how should the nurse aid handle the soiled linens removed from client’s bed?

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

16. Which conditions promote the growth of bacteria?

17. After Mr. Johnson’s bath, the nurse aide realizes she needs another towel to completely dry Mr. Johnson. The nurse aide should:

18. When wearing gloves, it is important to remember:

19. It is important that a client’s dressings remain:

20. When washing your hands, apply the soap: