1: Proper handwashing and Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flashcards
Proper __________ is a simple but effective way to prevent ________.
hand hygiene, infections
____________ can stop the spread of germs from one person to another.
Clean hands
PPE is kept clean and is worn to protect the healthcare worker from _____________ & _________ during the patient care activities.
splashes of blood and specimen
Removed in an _______, ________, and ___________ way to avoid contamination.
aseptic, sterile, pathogen-free
Proper sequence of ________ should be strictly observed to prevent spread of infection.
doffing
Handwashing - First
Wet hands with water
Handwashing - Second
Apply enough soup to cover all hand surfaces
Handwashing - Second
Apply enough soup to cover all hand surfaces
Handwashing - Third
Rub hands palm to palm
Handwashing - Fourth
Rub back of each hand with palm of other hand with fingers interlaced
Handwashing - Five
Rub palm to palm with interlaced
Handwashing - Sixth
Rub with back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
Handwashing - Seven
Rub each thumb in clasp in opposite hand using a rotational movement
Handwashing - Eight
Rub tips of finger in opposite palm in circular motion
Handwashing - Ninth
Rub each wrist with opposite hand