The most common method of transmission of infectious pathogens to patients
What are hands
100
Handwashing, antiseptic handwash, alcohol-based handrub, surgical hand hygiene/antisepsis
What is hand hygiene
100
I don't have time
What is an excuse not to sanitize hands
100
Apply to palm, and rub hands together, covering all surfaces until dry
What is the way to use alcohol hand rub
100
Natural nail tips should be no longer than this
What is 1/4th inch
200
Antimicrobial resistance
What is becoming more common in healthcare settings
200
Using soap and water
What is hand washing
200
That patient is clean
What is an excuse not to sanitize hands
200
Wet hands with water, apply soap, rub all surfaces of the hands together using friction for at least 15 seconds, then rinse under running water, and dry with a paper towel
What is handwashing
200
Artificial nails, gel nails, shellac nails
What is prohibited for caregivers having direct patient contact
300
The CDC estimates that each year nearly 2 million of these in the United States get an infection in hospitals and about 90,000 of these die as a result of their infection.
What are patients
300
Rubbing hands with an alcohol-containing preparation
What is alcohol-based handrub
300
I wore gloves so I don't need to
What is an excuse not to wash hands
300
Turn off the faucet and open the door using this
What is a paper towel
300
Most frequently coagulase-negative staphylococci, gram-negative rods, corynebacteria, and yeasts are found in this area
What are the subungual areas of the nails
400
Before touching a patient, before a clean or aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings
What are opportunities for hand hygiene
400
MDRO
What is Multiple Drug Resistant Organism
400
I don't believe in the germ theory
What is an excuse for not sanitizing hands
400
Use of this helps to prevent irritant contact dermatitis associated with hand washing
What is lotion
400
I wear these when contact with blood or other potentially infectious material is possible
What are gloves (PPE)
500
Doing this promotes patient safety and prevents hospital acquired infections
What is hand hygiene
500
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are agencies that recommend and monitor hand hygiene compliance
500
I don't know the guidelines
What is an excuse for not sanitizing hands
500
Do this when hands are visibly soiled or contaminated and use this when hands are not visibly soiled
What is hand washing and use of an alcohol-based handrub.
500
Do this to avoid cross contamination of body sites
What is change your gloves and sanitize your hands