Hand Hygiene Flashcard 1

A. Rationale: The WHO prefers disposable paper towels as the most optimal hand drying method compared to multi-use cloth towels for optimal hand hygiene procedures.

D. Rationale: The WHO has recommended the use of alcohol-based hand disinfection products as an alternative to soap and water. These products are quick to use and cost-efficient methods of hand disinfection. Also, the compliance rates of hand hygiene increase with the use of alcohol-based hand disinfection products.

C. Rationale. Hand hygiene is vital if your skin is in contact with blood or bodily fluids such as breastmilk, which is known to harbor pathogens from an infectious patient. Observe hand hygiene before performing sterile procedures to prevent contaminating the patient. Hand hygiene is essential after touching the patient’s surroundings, especially after cleaning urinals. It is mandatory in healthcare institutions or any place where disease transmission is a risk.

B. Rationale: The five critical moments of hand hygiene, as described by the WHO, are: before touching the patient, before clean or aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching the patient, and after touching the patient’s surroundings.

C. Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most important measure for preventing the transmission of infectious diseases to a healthy person. Employee compliance is the primary challenge in performing hand hygiene.

C. Rationale: Alcohol-based hand disinfection is an effective and cost-efficient alternative to soap and water. It is faster and easier to perform compared with handwashing. Studies have shown that it can improve hand hygiene compliance rates and reductions in the transmission of pathogens. Soap and water must be used, however, when hands are visibly soiled.

B. Rationale: It is recommended that you rub your hands vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to eradicate any pathogens. When rubbing your hands, make sure to cover all surfaces of the hands and fingers.

C. Rationale: Thorough handwashing should last at least 20 seconds and include all parts of the hands and between the fingers. A disposable towel is preferred to prevent cross-contamination.

D. Rationale: Hand hygiene refers to washing the hands with soap and water or using prescribed alcohol-based hand disinfectants.

B. Rationale: The most basic element of hand hygiene is handwashing with soap and water. Experts have also added the use of alcohol-based hand disinfection because it is a cost-effective efficient measure for observing hand hygiene. Disinfecting and scrubbing procedures are part of surgical protocols and infection controls. Donning latex gloves is part of the personal protective equipment protocols.