Handwashing with VJ

Question 1 Why is hand hygiene important in Aged Care? 

• To keep your hands hydrated  

• To minimise the spread of infection 

• To make yourself feel clean 

• All of the above

Question 2 What are the five moments of hand hygiene? 

• Before and after touching a resident 

• Before and after a procedure

• After touching a resident’s surroundings

• All of the above

Question 3 What is the first step in handwashing? 

• Wet your hands with warm water.

• Wet your hands with cold water

• Place liquid soap in hand

• Rub palms together

Question 4 – If you are allergic to the soap what is another option?

• Hand Sanitiser all day

• Ask if another soap alternative

• Wear gloves

• All of the above

Question 5 – If you see water on the floor what should you do?

• Pour more water on the floor

• Get the trainer to mop it up

• Take ownership and use paper towels to dry the floor 

• Nothing leave the water on the floor

Question 6 – why should we used warm water instead of hot water when washing our hands?

• Germs grow in Hot Water

• Warm water is good for skin integrity

• Cold water is the best

• None of the above

Question 7 – How much liquid soap do you use? 

• Enough soap to cover your hand

• The size of a 5-cent piece

• Not much you don’t need it

• All of the above

What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?

• Panic

• Run

• Fight it

• Remain calm and wait for instructions

How long should you take to complete the hand hygiene process?

• 1-15 secs

• 20-30 secs

• 30-40 secs

• 40-60 secs

How often do you need to complete a Hand Hygiene Competency?

• Every 3 months

• Every 6 months

• Annually

• Every 2 years