Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
What is the recommended duration for performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub?
5 seconds is insufficient for proper hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub.
The recommended duration for using an alcohol-based hand rub is approximately 15 seconds, ensuring all surfaces of the hands are thoroughly covered and rubbed until dry.
30 seconds is longer than necessary for using an alcohol-based hand rub and can lead to wastage of the product.
60 seconds are longer than necessary for using an alcohol-based hand rub and can lead to wastage of the product.
The recommended duration for using an alcohol-based hand rub is approximately 15 seconds, ensuring all surfaces of the hands are thoroughly covered and rubbed until dry.
Incorrect choices:
a. 5 seconds is insufficient for proper hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub.
c. 30 seconds and
d. 60 seconds are longer than necessary for using an alcohol-based hand rub and can lead to wastage of the product.