Hand Hygiene
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Hand Hygiene and Other Standard Precautions to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Standard Precautions protect both healthcare personnel and patients from contact with infectious agents and should be used for all patients, all the time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:
- A.
Gloves - when hand contamination is anticipated.
- B.
Masks and eye protection - when spashes may occur
- C.
Gowns - when soiling of clothes may occur
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 3.
Standard Precautions include hand hygiene (hand washing with soap and water or use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact and after contact with the immediate patient care environment, even if gloves are worn.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
When should you practice hand hygiene?
- A.
Both before and after having contact with a patient
- B.
Only when you think your hands are dirty
- C.
All the time
- D.
Only when you think the patient is contaminated or dirt
Correct Answer
C. All the time -
- 5.
If you touch a surface area in the exam room and do not touch the patient you do not have to practice hand hygiene.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
Gloves are to be worn when hands may be contaminated with body fluids (blood, urine or non-intact skin).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Hand hygiene must be performed before placing gloves on and after glove removal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Many infections are transmitted on the hands of healthcare personnel and could be prevented by performing hand hygiene.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
Gloves should be changed between patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Your patient care practices send a powerful message and show your patients and co-workers that you are serious about their health.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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