CNA Skill: Handwashing

Question 1

At what times must hands be washed?

Answer 1

I. Must be washed every time before any physical contact with a patient
II. Must be washed at the beginning and end of any skill

Question 2

What are the supplies needed for hand washing?

Answer 2

I. Water
II. Soap
III. Paper towels
IV. Watch/clock

Question 3

_________ is the key to removing all pathogens from the skin

Answer 3

Friction

Question 4

Friction should be applied for at least _____ ___________ to be considered effective

Answer 4

20 seconds

Question 5

What is the 1st thing you must do to hand wash?

Answer 5

Approach the sink, you may then touch the faucet with your bare unclean hands

Question 6

T/F You can touch a water faucet with your bare hands before washing because the faucet is clean

Answer 6

False; the faucet is considered the dirtiest object in the bathroom, so touching it before washing your hands will be okay

Question 7

What is the 2nd thing you must do to hand wash?

Answer 7

Wet hands, apply soap, and rub all surfaces of hand vigorously

Question 8

What areas must you focus on when washing hands?

Answer 8

Front/back of hands, in between all fingers and circling tops of wrists

Question 9

What must you clean after washing your hands?

Answer 9

Nails

Question 10

How do you wash your nails?

Answer 10

Run your thumb down the length of each nail starting at the cuticle

Question 11

How do you wash the underside of your nails?

Answer 11

Scrubbing your nails against your palm

Question 12

T/F To get all water droplets into the sink you may tap your fingertips together

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the final step of hand washing?

Answer 13

Get paper towels to dry all parts of your hands then throw them away, then take a clean dry paper towel to turn off the faucet