Hand hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 moments for hand hygiene?
A
- before touching a patient
- before an aseptic procedure
- after an aseptic procedure
- after touching a patient
- after touching a patient’s environment
2
Q
What are the steps of using ABHR?
A
- apply ABHR
- rub hands palm to palm in circular motions
- rub back of hand with palm with interlaced fingers (both sides)
- palm to palm with interlaced fingers
- backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
- rotational rubbing of thumb (both sides)
- rotational rubbing of finger tips (both sides)
- air dry hands
3
Q
What are the steps of hand washing?
A
- wet hands
- apply soap
- rub hands palm to palm in circular motions
- rub back of hand with palm with interlaced fingers (both sides)
- palm to palm with interlaced fingers
- backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
- rotational rubbing of thumb (both sides)
- rotational rubbing of finger tips (both sides)
- rinse
- dry using paper towel
4
Q
How long should using ABHR take?
A
30s
5
Q
How long should hand washing take?
A
1 min
6
Q
When should you hand wash?
A
When hands are visibly soiled
7
Q
When should you use ABHR?
A
When hands are not visibly soiled
