Infection controlQuestion 1144 of 1700
Which is outside the scope of practice of a nursing assistant?
- Doing sterile procedures on your own
- Helping the RN during a sterile procedure
- Using medical asepsis in daily care
- Cleaning shared equipment between residents
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Correct answer: Doing sterile procedures on your own
An aide may assist the RN but may not do a sterile procedure alone.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026