Nurse Aide Skill: Hand Washing

What is the first step in the nurse aide skill of hand washing?

• Rub hands together for at least 10 seconds

• Turn on the water

• Wet the hands

• Apply skin cleanser or soap

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How long should the nurse aide rub their hands together while washing?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

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Which surfaces of the hands should be washed during hand washing?

• Only the palms

• Only the fingertips

• All surfaces of the hands

• Only up to the wrist

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What should the nurse aide do after rinsing their hands?

• All of the above

• Avoid contact with dirty surfaces

• Turn off the faucet with a towel

• Dry hands on a clean towel

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How should the nurse aide discard the wet towel?

• Hang it to dry

• None of the above

• Leave it on the sink

• Throw it in the trash

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What should the nurse aide avoid during rinsing and drying up their hands?

• Contact with other dirty surfaces

• Contact with a sink

• Contact with water

• Contact with a towel

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What should the nurse aide do before applying skin cleanser or soap?

• Dry hands on a clean towel

• Turn on the water

• Wet their hands

• Rub hands together

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What should the nurse aide use to dry their hands?

• A paper towel

• A dirty towel

• A clean towel

• A warm air dryer

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What should the nurse aide do after turning off the faucet?

• Dry their hands

• Apply skin cleanser or soap

• Rub hands together

• Wet their hands

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