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Nursing Skill: Hand Hygiene Questions and
Correct Answers
Which scenarios require hand hygiene to be performed using
ONLY soap and water? Select all that apply.— Ans: — After contact
with objects contaminated with blood
When hands are visibly soiled
After caring for a client with clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection
Prior to performing hand hygiene using soap and water, the nurse
would remove all jewelry. Then the nurse would wet both hands
before applying soap and rub the hands vigorously together for a
minimum of 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands and
fingers. — Ans: — remove all jewelry, wet both hands, 20
When applying hand sanitizer, the base should be at least 60%
alcohol and should not be wiped off.— Ans: — 60%, should not
Which cue indicates that you must wash your hands with soap and
water instead of hand sanitizer?— Ans: — C. diff positive lab
result
Designate whether the supplies and equipment are indicated or
not indicated for performing the skill of hand hygiene.— Ans: —
Sink with clean, running, cold water - Not Indicated
Betadine - Not Indicated
Reusable towel - Not Indicated
Antimicrobial or regular soap - Indicated
Trash receptacle - Indicated
Clean Gloves - Not Indicated
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Nursing Skill: Hand Hygiene Questions and
Correct Answers
Which scenarios require hand hygiene to be performed using
ONLY soap and water? Select all that apply.— Ans: — After contact
with objects contaminated with blood
When hands are visibly soiled
After caring for a client with clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection
Prior to performing hand hygiene using soap and water, the nurse
would remove all jewelry. Then the nurse would wet both hands
before applying soap and rub the hands vigorously together for a
minimum of 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands and
fingers. — Ans: — remove all jewelry, wet both hands, 20
When applying hand sanitizer, the base should be at least 60%
alcohol and should not be wiped off.— Ans: — 60%, should not
Which cue indicates that you must wash your hands with soap and
water instead of hand sanitizer?— Ans: — C. diff positive lab
result
Designate whether the supplies and equipment are indicated or
not indicated for performing the skill of hand hygiene.— Ans: —
Sink with clean, running, cold water - Not Indicated
Betadine - Not Indicated
Reusable towel - Not Indicated
Antimicrobial or regular soap - Indicated
Trash receptacle - Indicated
Clean Gloves - Not Indicated
© 2025 All rights reserved
