Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing) Skill

Front

What is the first step in hand hygiene?

Back

Address client by name and introduce self to client by name.

Front

What should you do after turning on the water at the sink?

Back

Wet hands and wrists thoroughly.

Front

How long should you lather all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers?

Back

At least 20 seconds, keeping hands lower than the elbows and the fingertips down.

Front

How do you clean fingernails during hand washing?

Back

By rubbing fingertips against palms of the opposite hand.

Front

What is important to remember when rinsing hands?

Back

Rinse all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers, keeping hands lower than the elbows and the fingertips down.

Front

How should you dry your hands after washing?

Back

Use clean, dry paper towel/towels to dry all surfaces of fingers, hands, and wrists starting at fingertips then dispose of paper towel/towels into waste container.

Front

How do you turn off the faucet after washing hands?

Back

Use clean, dry paper towel/towels to turn off faucet then dispose of paper towel/towels into waste container or use knee/foot control to turn off faucet.

Front

What should you avoid touching during the hand washing process?

Back

Do not touch inside of sink at any time.