Before surgery b Diagnose and treat infections Prevent staff

Last updated: 3/11/2023

Before surgery b Diagnose and treat infections Prevent staff from getting a healthcare associated infection d Reduce the number of microbes and prevent microbe spread 6 Hand hygiene and disinfection are measures used to prevent cross contamination a True b False 7 If an item is sterile this means that a There are only non pathogens on the item b The item has been cleaned with soap and hot water There are no microbes on the item c d The item has been cleaned with a disinfectant 8 Unless hands are visibly soiled which is used for hand hygiene in most health care situations a Soap and water b Alcohol based hand sanitizer c Disinfectant spray d Hot water 9 You have blood on your hand What should you do a Wash your hands with soap and water b Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer c Rinse your hands d Wash your hands with a disinfectant 10 You move from a soiled body site to a clean body site Your hands are not visibly soiled What should you do a Wash your hands after the next task b Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer c Rinse your hands with water d Continue care without hand hygiene 11 When washing your hands with soap and water you should a Stand with your body against the sink b Hold your hands and forearms up c Scrub the hands for 10 seconds d Dry from the fingertips toward the forearms 12 Hand hygiene is performed before touching a person This prevents the transfer of microbes from the health care setting to the person a True b False 13 Why do you practice hand hygiene immediately before a procedure that involves mucous membranes a To protect yourself b To protect the person c To protect other staff d To protect other patients or residents 14 You touch items in the person s room but do not touch the person You are going to leave the room Hand hygiene a Is optional uched