Surgical Infection Control, Hand Washing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common mode of pathogen transmission
A
the hands
2
Q
what are the 4 purposes of hand washing
A
- reduce # of microorganisms
- reduce risk of transmission to patients
- reduce risk of cross contamination among patients
- reduce risk of transmission of infectious organisms to self
3
Q
When should you wash your hands
A
- when they are visibly dirty
- after touching contaminated objects with bare hands
- before and after treatment
4
Q
Is hand sanitizer acceptable
A
yes, if hands are not visibly soiled
5
Q
What things can we do to make our hands less susceptible to bacteria
A
- keep nails short
- try to avoid cuts/scrapes
- remove jewelry