Hand Washing Multiple Choice Questions
Aim of hand wash :
The aim of hand washing is to remove microorganisms from the hands, preventing their potential transfer. It is known that organisms survive and multiply on human hands, creating the opportunity to infect others or the host. 6 hand washing steps reduces the number of transient organisms on the skin surface. Although hands cannot be sterilized, most transient organisms can be removed by 30 seconds of proper scrubbing with soap and water01.Which of the following is considered as the most important aspect of hand washing ?
(a) soap
(b) water
(c) friction
(d) Time
Answer : friction.
02. What is the time duration for soap water hand washing
a. 20-30 sec
b. 2 minutes
c. 40-60 sec
d.
Answer : 40-60 sec
03. What is the time duration for hand rub hand washing
a.
b.20 sec
c.
d.
Answer : 20 Sec
04. What is the time duration for surgical hand washing
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer :
05. How many step are in the hand washing procedure
a. 8 steps
b.7 steps
c. 9 steps
d. 5 steps
Answer : 7 Steps
06. Importance of hand washing
a.
b. Prevention of infection
c.
d.
Answer :
07. How long hands to be rubbed together for effective hand washing
A. 1 minute
B. 15 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 45 seconds
Answer : C
08. When a nurse is performing a surgical hand hygiene. She must keep
A. Below elbows
B. At 45 degree angle
C. Above elbows
D. In a comfortable position
Answer : Above elbow
Description :
In Medical hand washing - hands below to elbow
In Surgical hand washing - hands above to elbow
