Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 57 of 200
When entering the room of a resident on contact precautions for MRSA, the CNA must:
a.Don gown and gloves before entry; remove and perform hand hygiene before exiting; use dedicated equipment when possible
b.Skip the gown and gloves when only dropping off a meal tray, as long as the tray is set down just inside the doorway and nothing else is touched
c.Wear gloves alone, since MRSA is not carried on clothing or uniforms
d.Wear a fit-tested N95 respirator and gloves, but no gown is required
Explanation
MRSA spreads by contact. CDC Contact Precautions require gown and gloves donned before room entry and removed before exit, with hand hygiene immediately after removal. Dedicated equipment (BP cuff, stethoscope, thermometer) reduces cross-contamination. PPE applies to any room entry, even brief tasks (b). Gloves alone (c) leave clothing contaminated. N95 (d) is for airborne, not contact precautions.
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