Hand Hygiene 1
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 SECONDS
what song is recommended to hum/sing when washing hands?
"Happy birthday"
Evidenced based practice has proved that hand hygiene reduces infection? True /false
True
what is the first step in washing your hands according to the video?
wet your hands with water.
Washing hands is only for health work providers because they provide care to patients? true/false
False
It's okay to have jewelry on when performing hand hygiene? true/false
False
you can use a hand sanitizer when hands are soiled? True/false
False
what is the best method to keep germs away from your hands?
soap and water
I can change my patient's dressing without gloves if its not bloody?
BIG FALSE!!!
when you don't have access to soap and water, its okay not to wash your hands? True/ false
false. (use a hand sanitizer)
Which is the last step in hand washing?
turn off the water tap using a towel
When should hand hygiene be done in respect to patient care?
Before touching a patient
what do you do after you use the soap?
rinse it off
What is the impact of hospital acquired infections?
Hospital acquired infections kill thousands of patients daily
How long should you rub your hands together for when using a hand sanitizer?
until dry