Nurse Aide I - Module B - Infection
Prevention Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is the primary method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings?
✔✔ Practicing good hand hygiene, including frequent handwashing and using hand sanitizers.
What is the best action to take after coming into contact with a patient's body fluids?
✔✔ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after contact.
How long should hands be washed to effectively remove germs?
✔✔ Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds to ensure proper cleaning.
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection prevention?
✔✔ PPE acts as a barrier to protect healthcare workers and patients from the transmission of
infectious agents.
When should gloves be worn in a healthcare setting?
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,✔✔ Gloves should be worn when there is a risk of coming into contact with blood, bodily fluids,
or contaminated surfaces.
What should be done if a healthcare worker notices a tear or hole in their gloves?
✔✔ The gloves should be removed immediately, and a new pair of gloves should be worn to
ensure protection.
How should contaminated surfaces in a healthcare facility be cleaned?
✔✔ Surfaces should be cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant, following manufacturer
guidelines for effectiveness.
What should a nurse aide do before and after assisting with patient care?
✔✔ Perform hand hygiene before and after assisting with patient care to prevent the spread of
infections.
Why is it important to dispose of needles in a designated sharps container?
✔✔ Proper disposal of needles in a sharps container prevents needle-stick injuries and the spread
of infections.
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, What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?
✔✔ Wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene, and avoiding close contact with infected
individuals are key to preventing the spread of respiratory infections.
How should soiled linens be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ Soiled linens should be placed in a designated laundry bag and handled with gloves to
prevent contamination.
What are standard precautions in infection prevention?
✔✔ Standard precautions include practices like hand hygiene, wearing gloves, and using masks
or gowns when necessary.
How can the transmission of infections be reduced in shared patient spaces?
✔✔ Ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection of common areas and promoting hand hygiene
can reduce the risk of infection transmission.
What should a nurse aide do if a patient shows symptoms of a contagious infection?
✔✔ Isolate the patient if necessary and notify the healthcare team for further evaluation and
precautions.
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Prevention Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is the primary method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings?
✔✔ Practicing good hand hygiene, including frequent handwashing and using hand sanitizers.
What is the best action to take after coming into contact with a patient's body fluids?
✔✔ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after contact.
How long should hands be washed to effectively remove germs?
✔✔ Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds to ensure proper cleaning.
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection prevention?
✔✔ PPE acts as a barrier to protect healthcare workers and patients from the transmission of
infectious agents.
When should gloves be worn in a healthcare setting?
1
,✔✔ Gloves should be worn when there is a risk of coming into contact with blood, bodily fluids,
or contaminated surfaces.
What should be done if a healthcare worker notices a tear or hole in their gloves?
✔✔ The gloves should be removed immediately, and a new pair of gloves should be worn to
ensure protection.
How should contaminated surfaces in a healthcare facility be cleaned?
✔✔ Surfaces should be cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant, following manufacturer
guidelines for effectiveness.
What should a nurse aide do before and after assisting with patient care?
✔✔ Perform hand hygiene before and after assisting with patient care to prevent the spread of
infections.
Why is it important to dispose of needles in a designated sharps container?
✔✔ Proper disposal of needles in a sharps container prevents needle-stick injuries and the spread
of infections.
2
, What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?
✔✔ Wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene, and avoiding close contact with infected
individuals are key to preventing the spread of respiratory infections.
How should soiled linens be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ Soiled linens should be placed in a designated laundry bag and handled with gloves to
prevent contamination.
What are standard precautions in infection prevention?
✔✔ Standard precautions include practices like hand hygiene, wearing gloves, and using masks
or gowns when necessary.
How can the transmission of infections be reduced in shared patient spaces?
✔✔ Ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection of common areas and promoting hand hygiene
can reduce the risk of infection transmission.
What should a nurse aide do if a patient shows symptoms of a contagious infection?
✔✔ Isolate the patient if necessary and notify the healthcare team for further evaluation and
precautions.
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