3.2 Handwashing and Standard Precautions

The single most important aseptic technique is

• wearing a mask

• keeping social distance

• washing hands

• sterilizing equipment

Which part of the body is the perfect medium for the spread of pathogens?

• abdomen

• legs

• hands

• mouth

In which of the following situations would hand sanitizing not be appropriate?

• After giving a patient their lunch tray

• When caring for a patient in a labor and delivery unit

• After touching the patient's bed rail

• After the hands are visibly dirty

Which of the following are true about soap as a cleansing agent?

• Bar soap is the preferred soap to use

• It aids in the removal of germs because it is acidic

• It can not trap pathogens like hand sanitizer

• The friction of washing the hands with soap helps remove germs

When washing your hands use

• cold water

• hot water

• warm water

• none of the above

Which of the following are not true?

• Keep nails short

• Most healthcare facilities prohibit artificial nails and polishes

• Nails harbor organisms that can infect patients

• Vigorously scrub the nail beds with a brush or orange stick to clean nailbeds

Which of the following are true?

• Every healthcare facility has written policies for handwashing

• It is unusual for facilities to conduct hand washing audits

• Hands only need to be washed during the WHO's five moments for hand hygiene

These PPE protect the entire face from splashing and splattering

• Goggles

• Face shields

• Gowns

• Aprons

If you need to protect your respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents, you'd wear a:

• Surgical mask

• N95 respirator

• A handkerchief

• Just hold your breath

This a solution that is applied directly to the skin and prevents the growth of pathogens:

• Antiseptic

• Disinfectant

• Sterilizer

• Septicizer