Hand Hygiene:- Answer

Question 1 -
1:1 The most important practice in reducing the transmission of infectious
agents which cause HAIs is.
c) Carrying out hand hygiene frequently using the correct technique

1:2 Put the numbers of the following stages in the correct sequence for
effective hand hygiene using alcohol based hand rub (ABHR)

1. Apply a palmful of alcohol based hand rub from a dispenser into a
cupped hand and cover all surfaces
2. Rub your hands together palm to palm
3. Rub palm to palm with fingers interlaced
4Rub the back of your fingers to the opposing palm with fingers
interlocked
5. Rub the back of each hand with the palm of the other hand and
interlace your fingers
6. Rub the tips of your fingers in the opposite palm in a circular motion
7. Rub each thumb in turn holding it in the opposite hand using a
rotational motion
8. Allow your hands to dry naturally, do not use paper towels

1:3 There are other measures you must take to ensure hand hygiene is
effective in minimising the spread of infection. Tick all that apply.
a) Cover all cuts and abrasions with a waterproof plaster
b) Bare your arms below the elbow and remove watches and bracelets
c) Keep nails short and clean
d) Do not wear nail varnish or nail extensions

Question 2 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2:1 The Personal Protective Equipment that should be worn when there may
be a risk of splashing includes

d) Gloves, apron, face mask and eye protection

2:2 In which situation would you not be required to wear disposable gloves in
a care setting (tick the correct answer)
a) Preparing food

2:3 Tick the incorrect statement

b) I wash my hands with my gloves on and always remove them at the
end of my shift

2:4 The correct order to remove PPE is

c) Gloves first, apron second, mask and finally eye protection if worn