hand washing

Question 1

when should hand washing be carried out

Answer 1

hands are visibly soiled

when caring for a patient with a known or suspected GI infection

Question 2

how long should the hand washing procedure take

Answer 2

20 - 30 seconds

Question 3

what are the 5 moments of hand hygiene

Answer 3

before touching a patient
before clean/aseptic procedure

after touching a patient
after touching patient surroundings
after exposure to bodily fluids

Question 4

what is the order of hand washing

Answer 4

rub together in palms - lather

hand over hand X2

hand towards hand X2

hands interlocking

thumbs

fingers in palms

final do over

dry

Question 5

how should you dry your hands

Answer 5

by patting them with paper towels

Question 6

what should be the goal of moving and handling

Answer 6

to minimise the risk of injury to both patent and clinician

Question 7

what does the law require you to do in relation to moving and handling

Answer 7

make full use of any work/moving equipment

take reasonable care of your own health

cooperate with employer - so that they comply with health and safety