Infection Control – CNA Exam Flashcards
Master Infection Control for the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam with 30 targeted flashcards covering hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, the chain of infection, and standard precautions. These cards focus on the exact concepts tested on the exam, helping nursing assistant students build confidence and clinical accuracy.
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Question 1
What are the six links in the chain of infection, in order?
Answer
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
Question 2
Which link in the chain of infection does hand washing MOST directly break?
Answer
Mode of transmission — hand washing removes pathogens before they can be transferred from one person or surface to another.
Question 3
What term describes a person who carries a pathogen but shows no signs or symptoms of illness?
Answer
A carrier. Carriers can still transmit the infectious agent to others without knowing they are infected.
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir for pathogens?
Answer
A reservoir is any place where a pathogen lives and multiplies, such as a human body, animal, soil, water, or contaminated equipment.
Question 5
What is the difference between a communicable disease and an infectious disease?
Answer
An infectious disease is caused by a pathogen; a communicable disease is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from person to person or from animal to person.
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