April 2018 Hand Hygiene Quiz April 2018 Hand Hygiene Quiz Directions: Read each question carefully, then determine the best answer. Check the corresponding box on your answer sheet. First and Last Name * Email Address * 1. Hand hygiene should be performed ___________. * a. only when the hands become visibly soiled b. three or four times a day c. before every new patient contact d. only upon a resident’s request 2. A healthcare worker should wear gloves ________________. * a. during activities involving blood or body fluids contaminated with blood b. instead of performing hand hygiene c. when caring for patients with intact skin d. None of the above 3. A nosocomial infection is ________________. * a. an infection acquired in a healthcare facility b. an infection that is unrelated to a patient’s original need for treatment c. any infection present in a healthcare facility d. Both a and b 4. How long should healthcare workers scrub their hands when washing with soap and water? * a. At least 5 seconds b. No more than 10 seconds c. At least 20 seconds d. Exactly 30 seconds 5. _______ is the best form of soap for washing hands. * a. Liquid b. Bar c. Plain d. All types of soap are equally recommended 6. When is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer an appropriate hand hygiene approach? * a. Never b. When hands are not visibly dirty c. When hands are saturated with blood d. Always 7. Sanitizers with at least _______% alcohol are excellent disinfectants in caregiving situations. * a. 40 b. 60 c. 80 d. 100 8. Using antimicrobial wipes is the most effective hand hygiene method for reducing bacteria. * a. True b. False 9. Caregivers with artificial nails are more likely to harbor pathogens on their fingertips than those with natural nails. * a. True b. False 10. Which of the following is a viable way to prevent skin irritation while demonstrating hand hygiene best practices? * a. Using non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer b. Rubbing hands together until they are very dry c. Applying fat- or oil-soluble lotions d. Cutting back on hand washing frequency Submit
