Chapter 5 Hartman's Nursing Assistant 35 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

List five employer responsibilities for infection prevention {Ans: 1.)free hep B vaccinations 2.)PPE for employees 3.)establish infection prevention procedures and an exposure control plan to protect workers. 4.)provide in-service education on infection prevention 5.)have written procedures to follow should an exposure occur}What does HIV do to a person's immune system? {Ans: weakens the immune system so that the body cannot effectively fight off infections}what are transmission based precautions? {Ans: Precautions used when caring for persons who are infected or suspected of being infected with a disease}What is the most common way to be infected with a blood borne disease in a healthcare setting? {Ans: Contact with infected blood or body fluids}How long should a NA use friction when washing hands? {Ans: 20 seconds}What is Hepatitis? {Ans: Inflammation of the liver caused by a certain virus and other factors, such as alcohol abuse, some medications, and trauma}