hand hygiene PPE Flashcards
1
Q
How do hands spread micro-organisms?
A
- patient to patient
- environment to patient
- patient to staff
- spread to sterile areas during treatment
2
Q
in what 5 instances should you clean hands?
A
- before touching patient
- before cleaning/aseptic procedure
- after risk of exposure to body fluid
- after touching patient
- after touching patient’s surroundings
3
Q
why is hand rubbing preferred to soap and water?
A
- faster
- more effective
- more tolerated
4
Q
what type of formulation should the hand rub be?
A
alcohol-based
5
Q
how long should you hand rub for?
A
20-30s
6
Q
in what order should you rub components of hands?
A
- palm to palm
- palm over back of hands fingers interlocking
- palm to palm fingers interlocking
- back of fingers
- thumbs
- rotational rubbing in palm
7
Q
what must you ensure before handwashing with soap and water?
A
- no hand jewellery
- short nails
8
Q
how much soap should you use?
A
approx 5ml - lather hands
9
Q
what should you do in addition to steps used in hand rubbing?
A
- wash wrists
- rinse thoroughly and dry hands with hand towel and dispose in bin
10
Q
give 4 principles of safe work practice
A
- keep hands away from face and PPE
- limit surfaces touched
- change gloves - torn/contaminated
- regular hand hygiene
11
Q
order of putting PPE on
A
- hand hygiene
- apron
- gown
- surgical mask
- eye protection
- gloves
12
Q
order of taking PPE off
A
- gloves
- apron
- gown
- eye protection
- surgical mask
- hand hygiene
13
Q
name eight standard precautions
A
- hand hygiene
- ppe
- safe disposal of sharps
- safe disposal of linen
- safe waste disposal
- respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
- care in clean environment
- care using decontaminated equipment
