PHS - Hand Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Review

What is the primary purpose of handwashing in healthcare settings?

• To remove visible dirt
• To prevent the spread of infection and germs
• To make hands smell clean
• To comply with hospital policies

Practicing hand hygiene reduces the risk of infection for both the healthcare worker and patient

• True
• False

You should always wash hands that are visibly dirty or contaminated with body fluids instead of using hand sanitizer.

• True
• False

Hand hygiene is an extremely important part of reducing the spread of (a)  

During hand washing, you should lather your hands for _________ seconds

• 10
• 50
• 20
• 40
• 30

You should never use a paper towel to turn off the water faucet when you finish washing your hands.

• True
• False

When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene?

• Before and after patient contact
• Only after contact with a patient
• Once every hour during a shift
• Only when hands are visibly soiled

Should you wash your hand before donning and after removing PPE?

• True
• False

Which of the following situations requires handwashing instead of hand sanitizer?

• After adjusting your mask
• Before entering a patient’s room
• After using the restroom
• After handling paperwork

PPE helps to create a physical barrier to the skin and clothing, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract from infections agents.

• True
• False