CDC Hand Hygiene Questions and Answers
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Recommended Hand Hygiene Technique Correct Answ_Handrubs:
-Apply to palm of one hand, rub hands together covering all surfaces until dry
-Volume:based on manufacturer
Handwashing:
-wet hands with water, apply soap, rub hands together for at least 15 seconds
-rinse and dry with disposable towel
-use towel to turn off faucet
Fingernails and Artificial Nails Correct Answ_Natural nail tips should be kept short; no
longer than the end of the finger tip.
Artificial nails shouldn't be worn at all.
Evidence of Relationship Between Hand Hygiene and Health Care Associated Infections
Correct Answ_-Substantial evidence that hand hygiene reduces the incidence of infections
-Historical Study: Semmelweis
-More recent studies: rates lower when antiseptic handwashing was performed
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Recommended Hand Hygiene Technique Correct Answ_Handrubs:
-Apply to palm of one hand, rub hands together covering all surfaces until dry
-Volume:based on manufacturer
Handwashing:
-wet hands with water, apply soap, rub hands together for at least 15 seconds
-rinse and dry with disposable towel
-use towel to turn off faucet
Fingernails and Artificial Nails Correct Answ_Natural nail tips should be kept short; no
longer than the end of the finger tip.
Artificial nails shouldn't be worn at all.
Evidence of Relationship Between Hand Hygiene and Health Care Associated Infections
Correct Answ_-Substantial evidence that hand hygiene reduces the incidence of infections
-Historical Study: Semmelweis
-More recent studies: rates lower when antiseptic handwashing was performed
