WorksheetsModule 6 work book
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
The medical community accepted the use of the antiseptic solution as a way to prevent the spread of deseas after . . .
Semmelweis conducted experiments in the 1700s
Semmelweis made midwives wash their hands after delivery
Pasteur conducted experiments to prove the germ theory
medical students were made to wash their hands before seeing residents
Hand sanitizer must contain what percent of alcohol to be effective?
5-15%
20-30%
40-65%
60-95%
One example of a fomite might be . . .
the healthcare worker's hands
body fluids
bedpans and urinals
an open area in the skin
Airborne precautions require the use of a(an). . .
surgical mask if closer than 3 ft to the resident
particulate respiration (N95) mask
surgical mask and isolation gown
isolation gown and goggles
The MOST important primary preventative measure against the spread of disease is to. . .
eat a healthy diet and exercise
get recommended vaccinations on schedule
see a healthcare provider as soon as you become ill
wash hands or use hand sanitizer consistently
Louis Pasteur was an inventor responsible for the pasteurization process and for developing a vaccine for. . .
rabies
measles
smallpox
tuberculosis
One example of the body's nonspecific defense mechanism would be. . .
immunizations
exposure to past illness
bacteria in the digestive tract
wearing appropriate PPE
The MAIN reason a healthcare worker should be vaccinated against desires is that.
employers offer free vaccinations
the CDC requires all healthcare workers to be immunized
vaccines help protect the worker and her residents
vaccinations need to be completed to work sd s nurssing assistant
Hand hygiene may be done using hand sanitizer in all of the following situations except. . .
after using the restroom
after taking your gloves off
before and after eating
when coming back from brake
When caring for a resident who is on contact precautions for MRSA, you should use. . .
soap and water after resident contact
hand sanitizer before exiting the room
either soap and water OR hand sanitizer after providing care
soap and water only if the resident has a fever
Compared to washing with soap and water, using a hand sanitizer is. . .
more effective in killing germs
more time consuming
harder on the caregiver's skin
less effective against germs
The PPE that a nursing assistant must wear when taking care of a resident is based on the. . .
resident's abilities and needs
nursing assistant's risk of exposure
PPE available in the facility
resident's physical appearance
The nursing assistant should wear gloves when. . .
feeding a resident in the common dining room
carrying linens from the linen closet to a resident's room
leaving a resident's room
washing a resident's face and hands
The benefits of performing hand hygiene include. . .
Limiting the spread of illness from one resident to the next
reducing the risk of healthcare workers becoming ill
controlling healthcare costs
all of the above
Thomas is taking care of a resident who has been placed on droplet precautions due to influenza. Before entering the resident's room, Thomas must put on a(an)
N95 respirator
isolation gown, gloves, and goggles
surgical mask
gown and gloves
An example of a staph infection that is resistant to a number of antibiotics is
tuberculosis
MRSA
Clostridium difficile
VRE
You are assigned to care for Clarice. a resident with a respiratory infection. you must gloves when
transporting Clarice to radiology
helping Clarice with her meal
helping Clarice into a clean gown
assisting Clarice with oral care
The nursing assistant should remove her gloves
when they are visibly soiled
immediately after leaving a resident's room
when residents request her to do so
only when care for the resident is complete
VRE infections occur most often in
hospitals
the community
long-term care facilities
the resident's home
You notice an older, more experienced nursing assistant not washing her hands after assisting her assigned resident with morning showers. what should you do?
Ignore this since she has more experience with providing care
remind her of the importance of hand hygiene
report her to your supervisor
ask not to work with her
Your resident is upset and feels she is contaminated because everyone is wearing PPE when entering her room. what is your best response?
Reassure her that the PPE is required to prevent thin infection from spreading to others
agree with her and take off your PPE once you are in her room
tell the nurse to take her off of precautions- it is upsetting her
ask to be reassigned because the resident it's too emotionally exhausting
Your resident has been admitted to the hospital a third time with an infection obtained during a previous stay. the resident tells you it is the doctor's fault. what is the best response?
agree with the resident-you know the doctor has had bad infection rates
Listen sympathetically and assure the resident you are there to help
report the doctor to your direct supervisor
say nothing-the resident does nor understand how hospitals work
Your employer offers you the flu vaccine, but you're unsure if you want the vaccination. what should you do?
try to avoid the situation as long as possible
tell everyone how the employer is forcing you to become vaccinated
if indicated, receive the vaccination to help protect you and your residents from illnesses
look for another job that doesn't require the flu shot
You notice your coworker exiting the bathroom without washing his hands. what is the best response?
politely remind him it is important that all healthcare workers wash hands after using the restroom
tell your supervisor what you have witnessed
refuse to work with him
tell the coworker he must purchase hand sanitizer to use while working
You are in a hurry and forget to wash your hands after leaving the resident's room. What should you do?
only use hand sanitizer for the remainder of your shift
do nothing and go to the next resident
rub your hands on your uniform
use your hand sanitizer before touching anything else
You have just discovered that the woman you have been caring for all week is HIV- positive. What should you do?
Ask the nurse to assign another nursing assistant to care for the resident
talk with the resident and relay your feelings that you are upset with her for not reporting this to you
carry out your duties as normal; you are safe because you use standard precautions when providing care
request that the nurse supply you with isolation gowns, masks, gloves, and goggles in order to care for the resident safely
You witness a coworker not wearing the proper PPE as indicated. When you remind her, she says, "I'm not worried about it. it takes too long to put on." what is the best response?
suggest she keep an isolation gown on during her entire shift and change gloves after leaving residents' room
remind her that the extra time to put on PPE is protecting herself and her resident
tell her that the PPE is only required if she is bathing or toileting residents
ask the director of nursing to have an in-service on proper PPE
Preventing disease before it starts.
Primary preventions
Antibody
Infection control
Immunity
The idea that microorganisms are the cause of most illnesses
Germ theory
Antibody
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Immunity
Specialty equipment that acts as a barrier between the healthcare worker and potentially infectious bodily fluid
infection control
immunity
germ theory
personal protective equipment (PPE)
A body's defense against a specific invader; is produced by either a vaccine or exposure to the disease itself.
germ theory
antibody
immunity
infection control
Preventing or limiting the spread of germs
immunity
personal protective equipment (PPE)
infection control
antibody
Bodily defense (antibodies) that prevent illnesses from occurring upon exposure to a specific germ
infection control
immunity
antibody
germ theroty
what is an infectious agent?
the specific germ that can cause illness
how the germ exits the host
an individual who is at risk for infection
how the germ enters the second host
what is a reservoir
how the germ exits the host
how the germ enters the second host
where the germ is housed or lives
how the germ exits the host
what is the portal of exit?
how germ exits the host
the specific germ that can cause illness
where the germ is housed or lives
how the germ enters the second host
what is the mode of transmission
an individual who is at risk for infection
how the germs move from the first host to the second host
how the germs exits the host
where the germ is housed or lives
what is the portal of entry?
how a germs enters the secod host
how the germ exits the host
the specific germ that can cause illness
where the germ is housed or lives
what is a susceptible host?
specific germ that can cause illness
where the germ is housed or lives
how the germ exits the host
an individual who is at risk for infection
Louis Pasteur was an inventor responsible for the pasteurization process and for developing a vaccine for. . .
rabies
measles
smallpox
tuberculosis
Hand sanitizer must contain what percent of alcohol to be effective?
5-15%
20-30%
40-65%
60-95%
