Soiled Hands
Clean Hands
Soap and Water
ABHR
COVID-19
100

What are soiled hands?

Hands that are contaminated with bacteria

100

Name two different ways to perform hand hygiene.

Using soap and water or ABHR

100

Name three things needed to perform the task of cleaning hands with soap and water.

Soap, water, and paper towel.

100

When should people use ABHR?

When hands are not visibly soiled.

100

How long must you wash your hands according to BC CDC?

At least  20 seconds, sing happy birthday twice

200

Can hands look clean but be soiled?

Yes

200

What is the gold standard for hand hygiene among healthcare workers?

Using ABHR

(*Why? Because it contains emollients and is less harsh on the skin)

200

What temperature of water should be used?

Warm water 

200

What two things do you need to perform the task of using ABHR?

Hand sanitizer and your hands

200

Explain the proper way to cough/sneeze.

Into your elbow/upper arm area OR into a tissue and immediately wash your hands after

300

What are visibly soiled hands?

Hands that are contaminated with dirt, blood, or body fluids 

300

What can clean hands help prevent?

The spread of germs

300

What is the last task to be done when washing with soap and water?

Turning off facets using paper towel.

300

How long should you rub hands together when using hand sanitizer?

20 seconds

300

What is your number one defense to prevent yourself from getting COVID -19? 

Performing proper hand hygiene

400

If you are wearing gloves and they are soiled with body fluid, is it important to clean your hands after removing the gloves?

Yes

400

What is the single most effective way to prevent illness?

Good hand hygiene

400

How far up your arm should you wash with soap and water?

To the wrist.

400

What does ABHR stand for?

Alcohol based hand rub.

400

What are 2 ways COVID-19 can be transmitted?

Through direct-contact with people who are sick, touching surfaces where the virus is at, touching those infected surfaces and then touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

500

What method of hand hygiene should be used for visibly soiled hands?

Washing hands with soap and water

500

What are the 4 moments healthcare workers should clean their hands?

Before patient/ patient environment contact, before aseptic procedure, after blood/body fluid exposure, after patient/patient environment contact

500

What should you do if hands feel irritated from performing hand hygiene? 

Call workplace health/ apply lotion

500

What is the minimum percentage of alcohol required in ABHR in a healthcare setting? 

70%

500

List one reliable source where you can get information on COVID-19

The BC Center for Disease Control (BC CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), HealthLink BC

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