Nursing Skill Hand Hygiene – Procedure, Steps, and Infection
Control Guide exam with correct answers
Which scenarios require hand hygiene to be performed using ONLY soap and water?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-60%, should not
Which cue indicates that you must wash your hands with soap and water instead of
hand sanitizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-C. diff positive lab result
Designate whether the supplies and equipment are indicated or not indicated for
performing the skill of hand hygiene. - CORRECT ANSWER-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
A student nurse in the clinic asks the following question: "Why do you wash your hands
for so long and how do you know when to use soap and water instead of hand
sanitizer?" The nurse responds with several reasons listed below. Match each reason
with the rationale the nurse would give to the student nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Adequate time & friction and rubbing
2. Visibly soiled
Control Guide exam with correct answers
Which scenarios require hand hygiene to be performed using ONLY soap and water?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-60%, should not
Which cue indicates that you must wash your hands with soap and water instead of
hand sanitizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-C. diff positive lab result
Designate whether the supplies and equipment are indicated or not indicated for
performing the skill of hand hygiene. - CORRECT ANSWER-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
A student nurse in the clinic asks the following question: "Why do you wash your hands
for so long and how do you know when to use soap and water instead of hand
sanitizer?" The nurse responds with several reasons listed below. Match each reason
with the rationale the nurse would give to the student nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Adequate time & friction and rubbing
2. Visibly soiled
