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CNA: Infection Control and PPE

Standard precautions, PPE use, and infection control procedures tested on CNA certification exams.

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What is the basic principle behind standard precautions?
Treat all patients as potentially infectious, regardless of diagnosis.
Standard precautions require treating blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat) as ____.
potentially infectious
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the correct order for putting on (donning) PPE?
Gown, mask, goggles or face shield, then gloves
What is the correct order for removing (doffing) PPE?
Gloves, goggles or face shield, gown, then mask
Which piece of PPE is removed first?
Gloves
Which piece of PPE is removed last?
The mask or respirator
Why are gloves removed before other PPE?
Because they are usually the most contaminated item
What should a caregiver do immediately after removing all PPE?
Perform hand hygiene
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water for proper hand hygiene?
At least 20 seconds
When must soap and water be used instead of an alcohol-based hand rub?
When hands are visibly soiled, or after caring for a patient with C. diff
Name one recommended moment for hand hygiene before patient contact.
Before touching a patient
Name a recommended moment for hand hygiene after patient contact.
After touching a patient
When should hand hygiene be performed regarding body fluids?
After any contact with blood or body fluids, even if gloves were worn
When should hand hygiene be performed regarding a patient's surroundings?
After touching surfaces or objects in the patient's immediate surroundings

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