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WorksheetsMN CNA Unit 4: Safe and Clean Environment
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 32mins
What should be done with space heaters in a facility setting?
Use them in every room
Use them only in winter
Do not use them
Use them with supervision
How should you position your feet for a wide base of support?
Feet together
Feet at least hip width apart
Feet one in front of the other
Feet turned inward
What should you always explain to the resident before moving them?
The procedure
Your personal life
The weather
Their medical history
What should you avoid doing when you can push or pull?
Lift
Bend
Stretch
Jump
What should you do to the bed when providing care at the bedside?
Lower the bed
Raise the bed
Tilt the bed
Remove the bed
What should you do with your leg muscles when lifting?
Relax them
Lift with them
Ignore them
Stretch them
What is acceptable when using hand sanitizer?
Applying it only to the palms
Rubbing it over all surfaces of the hands and fingers
Using it once a week
Applying it to clothes
When should gloves be worn according to proper handling of linen?
Only when touching clean linen
When touching linens that have been used
When making a bed
Only when washing hands
What should be done after using the restroom?
Ignore hand hygiene
Perform hand hygiene
Use hand sanitizer only
Avoid washing hands
What is the environment preferred by many pathogens?
Cold and dry
Warm, moist, and dark
Bright and airy
Hot and dry
What is a reservoir in the chain of infection?
A place where pathogens are destroyed.
A source where the pathogen can live.
A type of medication.
A cleaning agent.
What is the mode of transmission in the chain of infection?
The way the pathogen is destroyed.
The way the pathogen travels to another person.
The way the pathogen is created.
The way the pathogen is stored.
What do Standard Precautions aim to protect against?
Infectious pathogens
Nutritional deficiencies
Environmental hazards
Genetic disorders
Which of the following is NOT considered PPE?
Regular clothing
Gowns
Gloves
Facemasks
What is the primary method of transmission for Hepatitis A?
Airborne transmission
Fecal-oral transmission
Droplet transmission
Blood transfusion
For resident and environmental safety, avoid__________ in the room:
Waste containers
Throw rugs
Shades on windows
Oxygen canisters
Why is it important to use proper body mechanics?
To make the patient feel comfortable
To prevent injury to the caregiver and patient
To demonstrate physical strength
To speed up the care process
What is the proper way to lift a heavy object?
Bend at the waist and twist while lifting
Keep your legs straight and use your back
Bend your knees and keep your back straight
Lift quickly with one hand
What is the primary function of body mechanics in healthcare?
To manage hospital finances
To decorate the hospital wards
To prevent injury during physical tasks
To entertain patients
What does the term "asepsis" mean?
Presence of pathogenic organisms
Absence of pathogenic organisms
Use of antiseptics
Use of sterilization
How often should hand hygiene be performed in a healthcare setting?
Only at the beginning and end of the shift
Before and after patient contact
Only after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions
Once every hour
Which of the following is a standard precaution in infection control?
Using gloves when touching blood
Wearing a mask at all times
Handwashing only after patient contact
Using a gown only during surgery
What is the correct procedure for washing hands?
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 5 seconds, rinse and dry
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse and dry
Apply soap on dry hands, scrub for 10 seconds, rinse and dry
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 15 seconds, rinse without drying
What is the primary goal of infection control practices?
To protect the patient from all microorganisms
To prevent the spread of infection
To use antibiotics appropriately
To clean the healthcare environment daily
Mr. Smith’s call bell is not working properly. What should the NA do?
Replace it immediately
Report it
Tell him to use his roommate’s
Fill out a maintenance report
Which of the following is NOT considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Gloves
Apron
Safety goggles
Hand sanitzer
What is the best practice for disposing of sharp objects in a healthcare setting?
Throw them in the regular trash
Place them in a designated sharps container
Flush them down the toilet
Leave them on the counter
Which of the following is a common symptom of infection?
Increased energy
Fever
Improved appetite
Clear skin
What should be done if a healthcare worker is exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
Ignore the exposure
Report the incident immediately
Wait until the end of the shift to report
Continue working without taking any action
Which of the following is a key principle of body mechanics?
Keep the load far from your body
Twist your body while lifting
Use your leg muscles to lift
Lift with your back bent
What should be done if a patient falls in a healthcare facility?
Help them up immediately
Leave them and go and get help
Assess the situation, stay with the resident, and call for assistance
Ignore the incident
What is the primary purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?
To enhance the appearance of healthcare workers
To prevent the spread of infections
To increase the comfort of patients
To reduce noise levels in the facility
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?
Wearing gloves
Using hand sanitizer
Wearing a mask
Taking antibiotics
What does donning mean?
To put on
To take off
To provide medicine
To take vitals
Which of the following should you do when you are entering a patient's room? Choose all that apply.
Say your name
Speak slowly
Knock before you enter
True or False: The diastolic phase of blood pressure is the top number of the reading & occurs when the heart contracts.
TRUE
FALSE
Which 2 would be considered ADL (activities of daily living)?
Bathing
Dressing
Blood Pressure
Temperature
Which of the following pulses is taken on the wrist?
Carotid
Radial
Brachial
True or False: You should tell the patient when you are counting respirations.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: You should wash your hands before putting on gloves and after removing gloves.
TRUE
FALSE
Which is NOT a vital sign to check?
Blood Pressure
Bowel Movements
Pulse Rate
Respirations
Which of the following is the most important task you would do daily on the job?
Using hand sanitizer
Taking temperature
Washing your hands
Checking blood pressure
What does PPE stand for?
Please Protect Everyone
Personal Property Evaluation
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
60-100 bpm
120/80
90/60
12-20 bpm
Which of the following is true of microorganisms?
They are only present in healthcare facilities
They are on almost everything a person touches
They are not present in a person's home, as long as the home is cleaned regularly
They are only found on the human body
In a care facility, who has the responsibility for preventing infection?
All care team members
Doctors
Nursing Assistants
The dietary department
Which link in the chain of infection refers to any body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave?
Reservoir
Susceptible host
Mode of transmission
Portal of exit
Which of the following is the primary route of disease transmission
within the healthcare setting?
On the stethoscopes of care team members
On the hands of healthcare workers
On the elimination equipment used by the residents
On the food trays served to residents
Under Standard Precautions, which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid?
Vomit
Saliva
Sweat
Blood
Which of the following precautions is used for pathogens that are carried by moisture, by air currents, and by dust and remain floating for some time?
Airborne Precautions
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Standard Precautions
What is the most important thing NAs can do to prevent the spread of disease?
Hand hygiene
Wear gloves
Wear a gown
Use alcohol-based hand rub
What is the proper way to lift a heavy object?
Bend at the waist and twist while lifting
Keep your legs straight and use your back
Bend your knees and keep your back straight
Lift quickly with one hand
