Hand Hygene Flashcards
1
Q
Until ………… doctors didn’t wash their hands
A
Mid 1800’s
2
Q
………. and ……….. explained diseases were transmitted through hands
A
Ignaz Semmelweis / Oliver Wendell Holmes
3
Q
Semmelweis recommended ……….. before and after procedures. Clinic mortality rate dropped to %3.
A
Chlorinated lime
4
Q
Stratum corneum layer is made of polyhedral- shaped nucleated cells called ………
A
Corneocytes
5
Q
Corneocytes have …….. surrounded by a …… …….. containing proteins and lipids.These lipids act as a skin barrier.
A
Keratin/Cell envelope
6
Q
Body parts with most pathogens
A
Perineal-inguinal area
7
Q
Where is perineal area
A
Anus-Vulva
or
Anus-Scrotum
8
Q
Where is inguinal area
A
Groin
9
Q
How many seconds needed for a hand rub with an alcohol leased formulation?
A
20- 30 seconds
10
Q
Five moments for hand hygiene
A
- Before touching a patient
- Before aseptic procedure
- After body fluid risk
- After touching a patient
- After touching patient surroundings
