Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 70 of 200
An isolation precaution sign on a resident's door is missing PPE icons. The CNA should:
a.Stop, do not enter, and verify with the nurse the type of precautions and required PPE; obtain proper signage and PPE supplies before entering
b.Ask the resident which precautions she is on and what PPE the other staff have been wearing, then use that same PPE for the remainder of the shift
c.Enter without PPE, since the sign does not specify what protection is required
d.Wear gloves only until the nurse has time to replace the missing signage
Explanation
Isolation signage must clearly indicate type and required PPE. Missing or incorrect signage is a system failure requiring immediate correction—verify with the nurse, restock signage and PPE, and document. Entering without proper PPE (c, d) exposes the CNA and other residents; asking the resident (b) is unreliable and breaches privacy norms. CDPH licensure standards require accurate visible signage at the entry.
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