Risk factors for acquiring MRSA include
A. advanced age.
both A and B.
C. having allergies.
B. working in a healthcare facility. - ANSboth A and B.
The recommended precaution used when caring for a resident with VRE is
airborne.
standard.
contact.
droplet. - ANScontact.
During hand washing, the nursing assistant should lather her hands for at least
20 seconds.
10 seconds.
60 seconds.
15 seconds. - ANS20 seconds.
To be effective, the level of alcohol in hand sanitizers must be at least
60%.
20%.
35%.
45%. - ANS60%.
Standard precautions should be practiced on
only people who request it.
only people who look sick.
only people who have a bloodborne illness.
every person you care for. - ANSevery person you care for.
Older adults are at a higher risk of infection because
they don't wash their hands as often.
people's immune systems grow weaker as they age.
blood circulation increases as a person ages.