Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is performing hand hygiene before entering a patient's room. The nurse's hands are not visibly soiled. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to explain the rationale for hand hygiene?
Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection because it removes or kills microorganisms that may be present on the hands and prevents their transmission to others.
Hand hygiene is required by the hospital policy and accreditation standards, but this is not the primary rationale for hand hygiene. The policy and standards are based on evidence and best practices that support hand hygiene as an infection control measure.
Hand hygiene is a courtesy to the patient and shows respect, but this is not the main reason for hand hygiene. The main reason is to protect the patient and oneself from infection.
Hand hygiene is a personal habit that I learned from my parents, but this is not a valid explanation for hand hygiene. Hand hygiene is based on scientific principles and guidelines, not personal preferences or traditions.
Choice A reason: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection because it removes or kills microorganisms that may be present on the hands and prevents their transmission to others.
Choice B reason: Hand hygiene is required by the hospital policy and accreditation standards, but this is not the primary rationale for hand hygiene. The policy and standards are based on evidence and best practices that support hand hygiene as an infection control measure.
Choice C reason: Hand hygiene is a courtesy to the patient and shows respect, but this is not the main reason for hand hygiene. The main reason is to protect the patient and oneself from infection.
Choice D reason: Hand hygiene is a personal habit that I learned from my parents, but this is not a valid explanation for hand hygiene. Hand hygiene is based on scientific principles and guidelines, not personal preferences or traditions.