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Question 1Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which task is within a nursing assistant's scope of practice in Vermont?

  1. Assisting a resident with a bed bath Correct answer.
  2. Changing a sterile surgical dressing
  3. Adjusting the rate of an IV infusion
  4. Deciding which PRN pain medication to give

Explanation

Nursing assistants perform basic, direct care such as bathing, grooming, and feeding under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Any task that changes a prescribed therapy, requires sterile technique, or involves medication judgment belongs to a licensed nurse.

Question 2Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A nursing assistant is unsure whether a resident may have a new skin tear. To whom should the aide report this first?

  1. The resident's family
  2. The facility dietitian
  3. The physical therapist
  4. The charge nurse Correct answer.

Explanation

New or changed findings are reported promptly to the licensed nurse responsible for the resident's care, who then decides what assessment or treatment is needed. The aide does not diagnose the problem or decide who else should be told.

Question 3Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Under HIPAA, which action by a nursing assistant is appropriate?

  1. Posting a photo of a resident's healed wound on social media
  2. Discussing a resident's diagnosis in the elevator with a coworker
  3. Sharing a resident's lab results with a friend who is a nurse elsewhere
  4. Sharing resident information only with staff who need it for care Correct answer.

Explanation

Confidential information may be shared only with members of the care team who need it to do their jobs. Conversations in public areas and any posting on social media are privacy breaches.

Question 4Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which action supports a resident's right to dignity?

  1. Knocking and waiting before entering the room Correct answer.
  2. Entering the room without knocking
  3. Opening a resident's mail without permission
  4. Calling the resident by a nickname they dislike

Explanation

Residents have a right to privacy and personal respect, which includes having staff knock and wait for permission before entering. Reading mail, using unwanted names, and entering without notice all ignore the resident's rights.

Question 5Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A nursing assistant witnesses a coworker verbally threatening a resident. What should the aide do?

  1. Wait to see whether it happens again
  2. Ask the resident to confirm the story first
  3. Report it immediately to the charge nurse Correct answer.
  4. Confront the coworker and keep it private

Explanation

Verbal threats are a form of abuse and must be reported right away under Vermont law and facility policy. The aide's job is to report, not to investigate, confront, or delay.

Question 6Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

  1. Giving a verbal handoff report
  2. Writing a progress note
  3. A frown and crossed arms Correct answer.
  4. Reading aloud from the care plan

Explanation

Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone rather than spoken or written words. Reading, writing, and speaking are all verbal forms of communication.

Question 7Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident is crying and says, "I don't think anyone will visit me this holiday." Which response best demonstrates active listening?

  1. My family visits me every holiday.
  2. Don't worry, the staff will keep you company.
  3. It sounds like you're feeling lonely about the holiday. Correct answer.
  4. Let's get you to the dining room so you can forget about it.

Explanation

Active listening involves hearing the content and reflecting back the feeling so the resident knows they were understood. Offering reassurance, talking about oneself, or changing the subject shifts attention away from the resident.

Question 8Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which statement by the nursing assistant is therapeutic?

  1. Everything will be fine, I promise.
  2. You seem upset. Tell me more. Correct answer.
  3. Why did you refuse your shower again?
  4. You shouldn't feel that way.

Explanation

Therapeutic communication acknowledges the resident's feeling and invites them to explain, without judging or promising outcomes. False reassurance, "why" questions, and telling someone how to feel all block open communication.

Question 9Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident with hearing loss does not respond when the aide speaks from the doorway. What is the best action?

  1. Write everything on paper from now on
  2. Face the resident and speak clearly Correct answer.
  3. Shout loudly from across the room
  4. Skip the conversation and hurry

Explanation

Moving close, facing the resident so lip and facial cues are visible, and speaking at a normal volume make speech easier to understand. Shouting distorts sound, and written notes should be a backup rather than the only method.

Question 10Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident who had a stroke has aphasia. Which approach helps communication?

  1. Speak louder so the resident understands
  2. Ask simple yes-or-no questions and wait Correct answer.
  3. Finish the resident's sentences to save time
  4. Correct each mispronounced word right away

Explanation

Aphasia affects the ability to produce or understand language, not hearing, so simple questions and unhurried pauses work best. Correcting, shouting, or finishing sentences adds pressure and reduces the resident's chance to communicate.

Question 11Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which entry is written objectively?

  1. Resident was being difficult again at lunch.
  2. Resident seemed to be in a bad mood all morning.
  3. Resident probably is depressed about the move.
  4. Ate 50% of lunch and drank 120 mL of water. Correct answer.

Explanation

Objective charting records what can be seen, counted, or measured rather than opinions or guesses. Percentages and milliliter amounts are measurable facts that any caregiver could verify.

Question 12Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident's cultural practice involves praying before meals. What should the aide do?

  1. Tell the resident prayer is not allowed
  2. Allow time for prayer before the meal Correct answer.
  3. Ask the resident to pray silently later
  4. Say that others may be uncomfortable

Explanation

Residents have the right to practice their own customs and beliefs, and care should be scheduled to accommodate them. Asking the resident to change or hide the practice fails to respect cultural and religious needs.

Question 13Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A nursing assistant finishes morning care early. What is the best example of teamwork?

  1. Leave the unit without telling anyone
  2. Take a break until the next task
  3. Use the time to check social media
  4. Ask the nurse if a coworker needs help Correct answer.

Explanation

Teamwork means using extra time to support residents and coworkers, and the charge nurse knows where help is needed. Leaving the unit, idling, or using the work phone for personal reasons does not support the team.

Question 14Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident angrily says, "You people never answer my call light." What is the best first response?

  1. I hear that you waited and it upset you Correct answer.
  2. You are wrong; I answered it in two minutes.
  3. Other residents wait longer than you do
  4. If you keep yelling, I will leave

Explanation

Acknowledging the resident's feeling without arguing lowers tension and opens the door to solving the problem. Defending, threatening, or comparing the resident to others escalates the conflict.

Question 15Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which charting phrase uses respectful, person-first language?

  1. The diabetic in room 12 needs a snack.
  2. The feeder in room 8 is finished.
  3. The resident with diabetes needs a snack. Correct answer.
  4. The confused lady in room 8 is finished eating.

Explanation

Person-first language names the person before the condition, so the resident is not defined by a diagnosis or a task. Labels such as "the diabetic" or "the feeder" reduce the person to a medical condition or a care task.

Question 16Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

Which information is essential to include in a handoff report to the next shift?

  1. Changes in condition and care given Correct answer.
  2. The aide's plans for the next day off
  3. A story about another resident's behavior
  4. Personal opinions about the resident's family

Explanation

A handoff should give the next caregiver the facts needed to continue safe care, including changes in the resident's condition and what care has already been provided. Opinions, unrelated stories, and personal plans do not belong in a report.

Question 17Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident asks the aide to keep a secret about cash the resident wants to give the aide. What is the best action?

  1. Decline politely and tell the nurse about the offer Correct answer.
  2. Accept the cash but share it with the care team
  3. Refuse the gift and say nothing to anyone
  4. Accept the cash and keep it private as the resident asked

Explanation

Accepting money from a resident crosses a professional boundary and can be seen as exploitation, so gifts of cash should be declined and reported. Keeping the offer secret, even after refusing, hides a situation the facility needs to monitor.

Question 18Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A licensed nurse asks the aide to perform a task the aide has not been trained for. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Perform the task and ask questions afterward
  2. Say that training is needed and ask for another task Correct answer.
  3. Perform the task only if the resident agrees
  4. Refuse to speak to the nurse for the rest of the shift

Explanation

An aide may perform only tasks they are trained and authorized to do, and accepting an unfamiliar task puts the resident at risk. The correct response is to state the need for training and request an assignment within the aide's scope.

Question 19Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident with dementia keeps asking for a spouse who has died. Which response is best?

  1. Tell the resident the spouse has died
  2. Acknowledge the loss and redirect gently Correct answer.
  3. Ignore the question and change the subject
  4. Pretend to call the spouse on the phone

Explanation

When a resident with dementia repeats a request for someone who has died, acknowledge the feeling behind the request and gently redirect to a comforting activity. Blunt reminders of the death can cause fresh grief each time, and pretending to make a call is dishonest and confusing.

Question 20Role of the Nurse Aide, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

A resident tells the aide, "My son takes my money and I am afraid to tell him no." What is the best action?

  1. Promise the resident that nothing will change
  2. Tell the son the resident's concerns directly
  3. Report the concern to the nurse and follow policy Correct answer.
  4. Advise the resident to handle it at the family visit

Explanation

The report suggests possible financial exploitation, so the aide must pass it to the licensed nurse and follow facility reporting policy and Vermont law. The aide does not confront family members, promise outcomes, or leave the resident to resolve it alone.

Question 21Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA is about to enter a resident's room to provide morning care. Which action should the LNA take first?

  1. Ask the resident whether anyone in the room is ill
  2. Perform hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based rub Correct answer.
  3. Open the door with a paper towel
  4. Put on clean gloves before touching the door

Explanation

Hand hygiene is performed before direct contact with a resident and before putting on gloves. Clean gloves do not replace hand hygiene. Asking about illness or using a paper towel does not meet the requirement.

Question 22Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

After administering an insulin injection, where should the LNA place the used needle?

  1. In a plastic bag inside the resident's room
  2. Recapped and carried to the nurses' station
  3. In a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container Correct answer.
  4. In the regular trash, wrapped in a paper towel

Explanation

Used needles and other sharps must go immediately into a closable, puncture-resistant sharps container. Recapping or carrying sharps increases the risk of a needlestick. Regular trash and plastic bags do not protect workers from injury.

Question 23Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA discovers a fire in a resident's room. Which action should be taken first?

  1. Extinguish the fire with the nearest extinguisher
  2. Rescue or remove anyone in immediate danger Correct answer.
  3. Close all doors and windows on the unit
  4. Call the fire department from the nurses' station

Explanation

Fire response follows RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish or Evacuate. Removing people from immediate danger comes before alarms or extinguishing. Only after rescue should the LNA activate the alarm and contain the fire.

Question 24Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which measure best reduces a resident's risk of falling at night?

  1. Raising the bed to waist height
  2. Keeping the room dark so the resident stays asleep
  3. Applying a vest restraint at bedtime
  4. Placing the call light and personal items within reach Correct answer.

Explanation

Keeping needed items and the call light within reach reduces the need to get up unassisted. Restraints are not a fall-prevention measure and can cause harm. A dark room and a high bed increase fall risk.

Question 25Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which technique protects the LNA's back when moving a resident?

  1. Twist at the waist while lifting the resident
  2. Bend at the waist and reach away from the body
  3. Bend at the knees and keep the resident close to the body Correct answer.
  4. Lift quickly with straight legs and locked knees

Explanation

Good body mechanics include bending at the knees, keeping the load close, and avoiding twisting. Twisting and reaching away from the body increase spinal strain. Lifting quickly does not protect the back.

Question 26Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Before serving a breakfast tray, how should the LNA confirm the resident's identity?

  1. Confirm the name with the resident's roommate
  2. Look at the name printed on the room door
  3. Ask, 'Are you Mrs. Smith?'
  4. Check the name band and ask the resident to state their name Correct answer.

Explanation

Facilities require two identifiers, such as the name band and the resident's stated name, before care or food is given. A yes-or-no question can lead to a mistaken identity. Room signs and roommates are not reliable identifiers.

Question 27Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Standard precautions require the LNA to wear gloves when:

  1. Only blood is visible
  2. Only during invasive procedures
  3. Contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin is possible Correct answer.
  4. The resident has a known infection

Explanation

Standard precautions apply to all residents and require gloves whenever contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or non-intact skin is possible. A known diagnosis is not required. Gloves are used beyond invasive procedures.

Question 28Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

How should the LNA handle linens soiled with urine or wound drainage?

  1. Hold them away from the body and place them in the designated bag Correct answer.
  2. Shake them out to remove loose debris
  3. Place them on the floor until the bed is made
  4. Carry them against the uniform to the laundry

Explanation

Soiled linen is handled as little as possible and held away from the body to prevent contamination. It goes directly into the designated linen bag. Shaking or carrying linen against clothing spreads microorganisms.

Question 29Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

After completing resident care, the LNA removes PPE. Which item should be removed last?

  1. Goggles or face shield
  2. Gloves
  3. Gown
  4. Mask or respirator Correct answer.

Explanation

The recommended removal order is gloves first, then goggles or face shield, then gown, and mask or respirator last. Removing the mask last avoids exposing the face to contaminated PPE. Gloves are always removed first.

Question 30Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident's blood spills on the floor. What should the LNA do first?

  1. Put on gloves and other appropriate PPE before cleaning Correct answer.
  2. Call housekeeping and wait outside the room
  3. Wipe it up with paper towels and throw them in the trash
  4. Pour bleach directly on the spill and leave it

Explanation

The LNA must protect themselves with gloves and other PPE before cleaning any blood spill. The spill is then absorbed, disinfected with an approved agent, and disposed of properly. Cleaning bare-handed or leaving the spill exposes others.

Question 31Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident begins having a generalized seizure. What should the LNA do?

  1. Give the resident water to cool them down
  2. Place a spoon between the resident's teeth
  3. Hold the resident's arms and legs still
  4. Lower the resident to the floor and protect the head Correct answer.

Explanation

During a seizure, the goal is to protect the resident from injury by easing them to the floor and cushioning the head. Nothing should be placed in the mouth, and the limbs should not be restrained. Time the seizure and call for help.

Question 32Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A conscious resident is choking and cannot speak or cough. What should the LNA do?

  1. Give five back blows and then stop
  2. Perform a blind finger sweep
  3. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) Correct answer.
  4. Give the resident water to help swallow

Explanation

A conscious adult who cannot speak or cough has a severe airway obstruction and needs abdominal thrusts. Blind finger sweeps can push the object deeper. Water should never be given to a choking person.

Question 33Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which safety rule applies when a resident is using supplemental oxygen?

  1. Keep flame sources and smoking materials away Correct answer.
  2. Coil the tubing near a space heater
  3. Apply petroleum jelly to the nostrils
  4. Store the cylinder lying flat on the floor

Explanation

Oxygen supports combustion, so open flames, smoking, and spark sources must be kept away. Petroleum products should not be used near oxygen. Cylinders should be secured upright, not left lying flat.

Question 34Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA sustains a needlestick while disposing of a needle. What should the LNA do first?

  1. Squeeze the site firmly and apply bleach
  2. Cover the site and finish the shift before reporting
  3. Wait to see whether symptoms develop
  4. Wash the site with soap and water and report the exposure immediately Correct answer.

Explanation

After a needlestick, wash the site with soap and water, report the exposure right away, and follow the facility's post-exposure evaluation. Bleach and squeezing can damage tissue. Waiting or delaying report increases risk.

Question 35Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

What is the safest temperature range for a resident's bath water?

  1. About 120°F (49°C)
  2. As hot as the resident requests
  3. About 100°F to 105°F (38°C to 40°C) Correct answer.
  4. About 90°F (32°C)

Explanation

Bath water should be comfortably warm, about 100°F to 105°F, to prevent burns and chilling. Water at 120°F can cause burns quickly, especially in older adults. The resident's preference does not override safety.

Question 36Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which action is safe when using electrical equipment in a resident's room?

  1. Use an extension cord for a space heater
  2. Pull the plug out by the cord
  3. Plug several devices into one outlet
  4. Check that cords and plugs are intact before use Correct answer.

Explanation

Electrical equipment should be inspected for frayed cords, damaged plugs, and other hazards before use. Extension cords, pulling by the cord, and overloaded outlets increase fire and shock risk. Report damaged equipment.

Question 37Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which PPE is required when entering the room?

  1. Mask and goggles only
  2. Shoe covers only
  3. Gloves and gown Correct answer.
  4. Gloves only

Explanation

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves for room entry, with hand hygiene before and after. A mask is added only if splashing or spray is likely. Shoe covers and goggles alone do not meet contact precautions.

Question 38Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which precaution is required for a resident with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis?

  1. Airborne precautions with an N95 respirator Correct answer.
  2. Standard precautions only
  3. Contact precautions with a gown
  4. Droplet precautions with a surgical mask

Explanation

Tuberculosis spreads through airborne droplet nuclei, so an N95 or higher respirator and a negative-pressure room are required. A surgical mask does not provide adequate protection for the LNA. Contact precautions alone are not sufficient.

Question 39Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which resident is at highest risk for a fall?

  1. A resident taking a sedative who uses a walker Correct answer.
  2. A resident who uses a cane and has good vision
  3. A resident with a steady gait and no new medications
  4. A resident who walks daily without assistance

Explanation

Sedating medications can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and unsteady gait, which raise fall risk, especially when a walker is needed. Good vision, independence, and a steady gait are protective. Fall risk rises with sedatives and mobility problems.

Question 40Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A confused resident keeps trying to climb out of bed. What should the LNA try first?

  1. Raise all four side rails
  2. Tie the resident into a chair
  3. Stay with the resident and offer diversional activities Correct answer.
  4. Apply wrist restraints

Explanation

Restraints are a last resort and require a provider order and specific safeguards. The LNA should first address the reason for climbing out, such as needs, pain, or confusion, and use supervision and diversion. Raising all side rails can also act as a restraint.

Question 41Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident is found unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for help, what should the LNA do?

  1. Wait for the nurse before starting CPR
  2. Place the resident in a side-lying position
  3. Give two rescue breaths before compressions
  4. Begin CPR with chest compressions Correct answer.

Explanation

For an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing, CPR begins with chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. Waiting delays lifesaving care. Rescue breaths are given after the first cycle of compressions, and a side-lying position is for a breathing person.

Question 42Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident on airborne precautions must leave the room for a test. What should the LNA do?

  1. Remove the N95 respirator and walk close behind
  2. Open the room door and send the resident alone
  3. Place a surgical mask on the resident during transport Correct answer.
  4. Let the resident walk through the hall without a mask

Explanation

When a resident on airborne precautions must be transported, a surgical mask is placed on the resident to contain respiratory secretions. The LNA wears the required respiratory protection. Removing the respirator or leaving the resident unmasked increases exposure.

Question 43Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

Which finding suggests that a resident is having a severe allergic reaction?

  1. Sneezing after eating
  2. A mild rash on the forearm
  3. Localized redness at an injection site
  4. Swelling of the lips with difficulty breathing Correct answer.

Explanation

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency marked by airway swelling, difficulty breathing, and widespread symptoms. A mild rash or local redness alone is not anaphylaxis. The LNA should call for emergency help immediately.

Question 44Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

During a fire evacuation, a resident cannot walk. How should the LNA move the resident?

  1. Have the resident walk with assistance
  2. Leave the resident in the room with the door closed
  3. Use an evacuation sled or blanket drag as trained Correct answer.
  4. Use the elevator to reach the ground floor

Explanation

Nonambulatory residents are moved with facility-approved equipment such as an evacuation sled or by a blanket drag. Elevators are not used during a fire. Leaving the resident behind is unsafe when evacuation is needed.

Question 45Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident has diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile. Which hand hygiene method should the LNA use?

  1. Alcohol-based rub followed by clean gloves
  2. Soap and water Correct answer.
  3. Alcohol-based hand rub only
  4. No hand hygiene if gloves were worn

Explanation

C. difficile spores are not killed reliably by alcohol, so soap and water handwashing is required. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene. Alcohol rub alone is not adequate after contact with this resident.

Question 46Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA discovers a fire in a resident's room. Following the RACE sequence, what should the LNA do first?

  1. Activate the fire alarm at the nearest pull station.
  2. Search the unit for the source of the smoke.
  3. Close all doors along the hallway to confine smoke.
  4. Move residents in immediate danger to a safe area. Correct answer.

Explanation

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish or Evacuate, and it is performed in that order. The first priority is to get anyone in immediate danger away from the fire, then sound the alarm, then contain the fire by closing doors.

Question 47Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA cares for one resident and then moves on to care for a second resident. Both are on standard precautions. When should the LNA perform hand hygiene?

  1. Only when the resident's body fluids or broken skin were touched.
  2. Before and after contact with each resident. Correct answer.
  3. Only after care for both residents is finished at the end of the shift.
  4. Only at the start of the shift and after using the toilet.

Explanation

Hand hygiene is required before and after every resident contact, whether or not gloves were worn and whether or not body fluids were touched. Resident-to-resident contact is one of the main ways organisms are carried between rooms.

Question 48Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

An LNA is about to transfer a resident who has left-sided weakness using a gait belt. How should the gait belt be applied?

  1. Around the resident's thighs to help control the legs
  2. Around the resident's waist over the clothing, snug and untwisted Correct answer.
  3. Around the resident's upper back, just below the shoulder blades, over the gown
  4. Loosely around the resident's waist over a smooth gown

Explanation

A gait belt belongs around the resident's waist over clothing, snug enough not to slip and free of twists, so the LNA can grip it and guide the resident's center of gravity. It should never be placed over bare skin, high on the back, or around the thighs.

Question 49Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

A resident tips over a cup of hot coffee, and the coffee spills onto their forearm. The skin is red and painful. What should the LNA do first?

  1. Rub ointment or butter into the burned area.
  2. Apply a cold ice pack directly to the burned skin.
  3. Pop any blisters that form to relieve pressure.
  4. Hold the arm under cool running water. Correct answer.

Explanation

Cooling the burn with cool running water stops the burning process and limits damage to deeper tissue. Ice, grease, and ointments trap heat or injure skin further, and blisters should be left intact because they protect against infection.

Question 50Safety, Emergency Response, and Infection Control

While an LNA is cleaning a resident's wound, a drop of the resident's blood splashes into the LNA's eye. What should the LNA do first?

  1. Wait to see whether the eye becomes red or painful before acting.
  2. Report the exposure to the charge nurse at the end of the shift and keep working.
  3. Wipe the eye with a tissue, then finish the wound care before reporting.
  4. Flush the eye with clean water or saline, then report the exposure. Correct answer.

Explanation

Splashes to mucous membranes are a bloodborne pathogen exposure, and the eye must be flushed with water or saline right away to reduce the chance of infection. The exposure is then reported immediately so post-exposure evaluation and treatment can begin.