Hand washing

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of effective hand washing in a healthcare environment?

Answer 2

To prevent the spread of infections.

Question 3

True or False: Hand washing is only necessary after using the WC.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Hand washing should be done for at least _____ seconds to be effective.

Answer 4

20 seconds.

Question 5

What are the main steps of effective hand washing?

Answer 5

Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry.

Question 6

What type of soap is generally recommended for hand washing in healthcare settings?

Answer 6

Antimicrobial soap

Question 7

True or False: Alcohol-based hand rubs are a substitute for hand washing in all situations.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The effectiveness of hand washing is significantly increased when combined with _____.

Answer 8

Proper technique

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What is the most common way infections are spread in healthcare settings? A) Airborne transmission B) Hand contact C) Contaminated surfaces D) Invasive procedures

Answer 9

B) Hand contact

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one specific infection that can be prevented by effective hand washing.

Answer 10

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Question 11

True or False: Hand washing is less important in the presence of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What is the role of hand washing in the chain of infection?

Answer 12

It breaks the chain by removing pathogens.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Hand washing reduces the risk of _____ in healthcare workers.

Answer 13

Healthcare-associated infections

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a recommended hand drying method? A) Paper towels B) Cloth towels C) Shared paper towels D) None of the above

Answer 14

A) Paper towels.