Standard precautions, PPE use, and infection control procedures tested on CNA certification exams.
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37 basic cards for CNA Allied Health. Set 3 of 6 in CNA. It opens with "What is the basic principle behind standard precautions?" and "Standard precautions require treating blood, body fluids, secretions, and". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is the basic principle behind standard precautions?
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Treat all patients as potentially infectious, regardless of diagnosis.- Standard precautions require treating blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat) as ____.
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potentially infectious- What does PPE stand for?
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Personal Protective Equipment- What is the correct order for putting on (donning) PPE?
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Gown, mask, goggles or face shield, then gloves- What is the correct order for removing (doffing) PPE?
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Gloves, goggles or face shield, gown, then mask- Which piece of PPE is removed first?
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Gloves- Which piece of PPE is removed last?
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The mask or respirator- Why are gloves removed before other PPE?
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Because they are usually the most contaminated item- What should a caregiver do immediately after removing all PPE?
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Perform hand hygiene- How long should you wash your hands with soap and water for proper hand hygiene?
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At least 20 seconds- When must soap and water be used instead of an alcohol-based hand rub?
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When hands are visibly soiled, or after caring for a patient with C. diff- Name one recommended moment for hand hygiene before patient contact.
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Before touching a patient- Name a recommended moment for hand hygiene after patient contact.
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After touching a patient- When should hand hygiene be performed regarding body fluids?
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After any contact with blood or body fluids, even if gloves were worn- When should hand hygiene be performed regarding a patient's surroundings?
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After touching surfaces or objects in the patient's immediate surroundings
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