Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Which of the following is true regarding hand hygiene with soap and water?
If alcohol-based hand rubs are not readily available, hand hygiene with soap and water can be used as an effective alternative.
Hand hygiene with soap and water is equally effective as using hand rubs, as long as proper technique and sufficient duration are followed.
Hand hygiene with soap and water requires friction and rubbing to effectively remove microorganisms.
Hand hygiene with soap and water should be performed even if gloves were worn during patient care, as gloves may have microscopic defects or contamination.
If alcohol-based hand rubs are not readily available, hand hygiene with soap and water can be used as an effective alternative.
Incorrect choices:
b. Hand hygiene with soap and water is equally effective as using hand rubs, as long as proper technique and sufficient duration are followed.
c. Hand hygiene with soap and water requires friction and rubbing to effectively remove microorganisms.
d. Hand hygiene with soap and water should be performed even if gloves were worn during patient care, as gloves may have microscopic defects or contamination.