hand hygiene

Question 1

what are the different ways to wash hands

Answer 1

antimicrobial or plain soap and water;
using alcohol‑based products such as gels,
foams, and rinses; or performing a surgical
scrub

Question 2

what are the 3 essential components of handwashing

Answer 2

soap
running water
friction

Question 3

what must all healthcare professionals do in order to prevent spread of germs and infections

Answer 3

perform hand hygiene, either with an
alcohol‑based product or with soap
and water, before and after every
client contact, and after removing
gloves

Question 4

when should healthcare professionals wash their hands

Answer 4

When hands are visibly soiled, after
contact with body fluids, before
eating, and after using the restroom,
wash them with a nonantimicrobial or
antimicrobial soap and water.

Question 5

who should also practice hand hygiene besides healthcare professionals

Answer 5

clients and visitors

Question 6

what are some other reasons when you should wash your hands besides when your hands are visibly soiled, after
contact with body fluids, before
eating, and after using the restroom

Answer 6

when caring for clients who are
immunocompromised or have
infections with multidrug‑resistant or
extremely virulent micro‑organisms

after contact
with anything in clients’ rooms and
after touching any contaminated
items, whether or not gloves were
worn, and before putting gloves on
and after taking them off

Question 7

why would hand hygiene also be necessary between tasks and procedure on the same client

Answer 7

to prevent
cross‑contamination of different body sites

Question 8

explain the steps of washing hands

Answer 8

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rub hands together vigorously, for 15-20sec
and rinse under running water

Question 9

how long should you wash your hands

Answer 9

15-20sec to remove transient flora
up to 2min
when hands are more soiled.

Question 10

what should you do after washing your hands

Answer 10

dry hands with a clean
paper towel before
turning off the faucet

Question 11

If the sink does not have foot or knee pedals for
turning off the water, what can you use

Answer 11

use a clean, dry paper towel to turn off the
faucet(s

Question 12

For hand hygiene with an alcohol‑based product how much should be dispensed

Answer 12

manufacturer’s recommended amount (usually 3 to 5 mL) in the palm of
the hand

Question 13

how do you use an alcohol based rub

Answer 13

dispense the
manufacturer’s recommended amount (usually 3 to 5 mL) in the palm of
the hand.

Rub hands
together vigorously, remembering to cover all surfaces of both hands and
fingers.

Continue to rub until both hands are completely dry