CNA Infection Control Practice Test - Part 1

1. Why is mouth care important?

A. Bad breath is unpleasant to be around.

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B. Bad oral hygiene can lead to malnutrition

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C. Infected teeth and gums can spread infection to other parts of the body and to the blood causing infections and sepsis.

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D. All of the above

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2. Standard precautions are used to prevent the spread of infections that can be spread with bodily fluids. Which is an example of a bodily fluid?

A. Blood

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B. Tears

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C. Saliva

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D. All of the above

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3. Which of the following does not mean clean enough to perform surgery?

A. Sterile

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B. Aseptic

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C. Surgical asepsis

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D. All of the above

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4. The varicella virus causes shingles. Who can develop shingles?

A. Anyone who has had chickenpox

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B. Only people who have not had chickenpox

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C. Anyone who touches a person who has shingles by direct contact

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D. Only people over 60 who have had chickenpox

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5. Which of the following is not a supportive device?

A. Pillow

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B. Tranter roll

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C. Bed cradle

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D. Neck cradle

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6. A systemic sign of infection is:

A. Swelling

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B. Redness

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C. Heat

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D. A lack of appetite

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7. You are a CNA in the emergency department caring for a patient with suspected tuberculosis. You are instructed to take him by wheelchair for a chest x-ray. He refuses to wear a mask for the trip because people will see him and look at him strangely. How can you accomplish your task?

A. Explain to your patient that his illness might be contagious and he is required to wear a mask.

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B. Report his refusal to the nurse so she can explain the need for the mask to him

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C. Tell the x-ray department about the problem and ask them how they want to handle this.

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D. Take the patient to x-ray without the mask.

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8. A patient on the unit, Miss Owens, is diagnosed with shingles. When will her shingles no longer be infectious?

A. Once the lesions have appeared and are closed.

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B. 6 months from the onset

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C. When the lesions have burst and crusted over

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D. 8 weeks from appearance of the lesions

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9. Which of the following is not a bacteria or a virus infection?

A. HIV

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B. Shingles

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C. Chlamydia

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D. Tricomoniasis

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10. The Chain of Infection includes the:

A. Germ agent Reservoir exit portal mode of transmission entry port and susceptible host

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B. Active natural active artificial passive natural and passive artificial

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C. Opportunism weakness immunity and colonization

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D. Intrinsic extrinsic internal and external transmission

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11. You are caring for Mrs. Sanchez. She has an order for bladder training. What is your role in bladder training?

A. Discourage her from going to the bathroom to train her

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B. Take her to the bathroom as little as possible and have her wear a brief in between so she is not incontinent

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C. Take her to the bathroom at specific times and additional times if she feels she needs to go.

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D. Take her to the bathroom before meals and activities but have her wear a brief at bedtime.

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12. You are a member of AA; your new coworker is a member also. What is your obligation to your employer regarding this?

A. You are ethically barred from disclosure by AA

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B. You have no obligation of disclosure to your employer because your coworker may no longer have an ongoing problem.

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C. You are required ethically to disclose this to your employer.

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D. You should ask your coworker to disclose it, and if not, you have a duty to the employer to disclose it.

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13. Which of the following is a principle of good body mechanics?

A. Do not pivot

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B. Keep the line of gravity away from the base of support

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C. Pushing is safer and easier than pulling

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D. Pulling is safer and easier than pushing.

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14. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the:

A. Gallbladder

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B. Liver

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C. Pancreas

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D. Stomach

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15. AIDS/HIV is not the only disease that is spread with blood and body fluids. There are several other diseases that are spread in blood and other bodily fluids. What is another disease that is spread with blood and other bodily fluids?

A. Hepatitis C

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B. Hepatitis B

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C. Alzheimer’s disease

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D. All of the above

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16. The spread of infection in healthcare facilities occurs for many reasons, including the fact that patients and residents are:

A. Ambulatory

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B. Ill

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C. Immobile

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D. Minor

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17. You are caring for Terry P. and James T. You have dawned gloves and emptied Terry P.’s urinary drainage bag. Next, you will empty James T.’s urinary drainage bag. You carefully examine your gloves after you emptied Terry P.’s bag, and they remain dry and as good as new. You:

A. Can use them again for James T.'s urinary drainage bag emptying

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B. Do not have to use gloves to empty urinary drainage bags.

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C. Must discard these gloves and get new ones for James T.'s urinary drainage bag.

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D. Should not waste gloves; you can use the same ones for emptying up to 10 urinary drainage bags.

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18. You must wear gloves when you are A) preparing infant formula for a newborn baby B) transferring breast milk into a baby bottle C) knocking on a patient’s door D) opening a patient’s door

A. Preparing infant formula for a newborn baby

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B. Transferring breast milk into a baby bottle

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C. Knocking on a patient’s door

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D) opening a patient’s door.

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19. While performing care, you observe a rash on Mrs. Mitchell. The rash is red raised spots between her fingers, inside her wrists, and on her waist. You do not see any source of the rash. Mrs. Mitchell complains of severe itching. You are getting ready to provide care for Mrs. Mitchell. What personal protective equipment should you wear?

A. Gloves

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B. Gloves and gown

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C. Gloves and gown

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D. Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles

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20. What does Mrs. Mitchell most likely have?

A. Scabies

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B. Lice

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C. Insect bites

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D. Scabies

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21. Mrs. Jones has been diagnosed with C. diff; which of the following is a precaution that should be taken when performing personal care?

A. Wear a mask

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B. Use hand sanitizer

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C. Wear a gown and gloves

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D. Dispose of used linens

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22. Which of the following cannot be treated with an antibiotic?

A. Gara

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B. Gara

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C. Shingles

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D. Nay

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23. The single most important thing that all healthcare workers can do in order to prevent the spread of infection is:

A. Following standard precautions

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B. Proper handwashing

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C. Using gloves

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D. Isolating patients

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24. A pathogen is a microorganism that:

A. Does not cause disease

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B. Is necessary for body function

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C. Can be seen without a microscope.

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D. Causes disease

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25. What items are included in standard precautions?

A. Mask

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B. Gown

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C. Gloves

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D. All of the above

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