Infection Control Quiz

1. Which of the following requires airborne precautions?

Influenza Tuberculosis MRSA Clostridium difficile

2. After removing contaminated gloves the CNA should:

Put on new gloves immediately Perform hand hygiene Touch only clean surfaces Continue with patient care

3. When should a CNA wear a gown?

Only during surgery When resident has contact precautions and care may soil clothing During all patient contact Only when bathing residents

4. Standard precautions apply to:

Only residents with known infections Only residents with HIV or hepatitis All residents at all times Only during invasive procedures

5. The most common way pathogens spread in healthcare settings is through:

Airborne transmission only Contaminated hands of healthcare workers Contaminated food Insects and rodents

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be:

Changed between residents Worn throughout the entire shift Reused if it looks clean Only worn in isolation rooms

7. Which is correct about using alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

It replaces handwashing in all situations It is ineffective against C. difficile spores It should be used on visibly soiled hands It works immediately without drying time