Hand Hygiene | NUR 116 Clinical

Question 1

What is medical asepsis & what is it’s purpose?

Answer 1

Clean technique with the goal of reducing the number of pathogens and prevent their spread

Question 2

What is the best way for the nurse to prevent transmission of microorganisms?

Answer 2

Perform hand hygiene

Question 3

When should the nurse perform hand hygiene?

Answer 3

Whenever the hands are visibly soiled, before and after assisting a patient, before and after eating, after using the bathroom.

Question 4

Under what circumstances is it required to use soap and water not hand sanitizer?

Answer 4

Whenever the hands are visibly soiled, after interacting with someone who has Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff), after using the bathroom and before eating.

Question 5

What is the correct water temperature to use and why?

Answer 5

Warm water, as it will not damage skin integrity.

Question 6

How long should the nurse perform friction with soap and water?

Answer 6

15-20 seconds

Question 7

If the nurse/student touches the inside of the sink during washing what should they do?

Answer 7

Start over, informing the instructor first.