Handwashing

Question 1

ABHR means?

Answer 1

Alcohol Based Hand Rub

Question 2

How to use ABHR?

Answer 2

2-3 pumps
Vigorously rub all surfaces of hands
Let hands remain wet for 15 seconds
Continue rubbing until dry

Question 3

How long to rub ABHR?

Answer 3

15 seconds

Question 4

Why do we have to wash after wearing gloves?

Answer 4

Micro tears, contamination from removing gloves

Question 5

How to dry hands?

Answer 5

Pat, no rub

Question 6

When to use ABHR?

Answer 6

When hands are not visably soiled

Anytime EXCEPT during food handling and visable soiling.

Question 7

When to use soap and water?

Answer 7

When hands are soiled.

Question 8

When is antimicrobial soap and water recommended?

Answer 8

Only in limited circumstances, should not be used for routine hand hygiene

For aseptic procedures

Question 9

When to wash hands?

Answer 9

Before patient contact:

• before donning
• before entering room
• before handling food or meds

Before a clean procedure

After patient contact

After contact with patients environment

• after doffing
• after handling equipment

After exposure to blood or body fluids

Question 10

How to wash hands w/ soap and water.

Answer 10

Wet hands
2-3 pumps soap
Lather and rub vigorously all hand surfaces
Rinse under warm water
Pat dry w/paper towel
Use paper towel to turn off faucets
Discard towels