Basic Infection Control and Hand Hygiene Quiz
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What is the purpose of inspecting the hands for breaks or cuts in the skin before providing client care?

  • To reduce the risk of cross contamination
  • To prevent the spread of infectious organisms to oneself (correct)
  • To ensure the hands are completely clean before client care
  • To remove any remaining dirt from the hands
  • Why should individuals remove their rings, especially if they are married, during hand washing?

  • Rings can cause skin irritation during hand washing
  • Rings can harbor high concentrations of microorganisms (correct)
  • It facilitates proper cleaning of hands and arms
  • To prevent cross contamination from the rings
  • Why should hands and forearms be kept lower than elbows during washing?

  • To reduce the risk of touching the edge of the sink
  • To ensure thorough cleaning of hands and forearms
  • To rinse microorganisms into the sink (correct)
  • To prevent water splashing onto the uniform
  • Why is it important to interlace fingers and rub palms and back of hands with a circular motion during hand washing?

    <p>To ensure thorough removal of dirt and microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should individuals regulate the flow of water so that the temperature is warm during hand washing?

    <p>Warm water removes less of the protective oils than hot water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hand hygiene?

    <p>To reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?

    <p>Medical asepsis aims to reduce microorganisms, while surgical asepsis aims to eliminate microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hand washing considered the most effective way to prevent the spread of microorganisms?

    <p>Because it reduces the number of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of infection according to the text?

    <p>An invasion of pathogens or microorganisms into the body capable of producing disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of basic infection control practices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Hand hygiene and sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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