Hand Hygiene Quiz
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Which organization provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare?

  • World Health Organization (WHO) (correct)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)

    • What is the primary advantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?

  • Does not remove transient flora from hands
  • Has antimicrobial activity
  • Prevents paradoxical increases in bacteria
  • Removes dirt, soil, organic substances (correct)

    • Which division of the United States FDA regulates hand hygiene agents?

  • Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
  • Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) Division (correct)
  • Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)

    • What is the most effective prevention method for the transmission of disease?

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

    Which set of recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?

    <p>Recommendations from CDC and WHO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?

    <p>It has little or no antimicrobial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What publication provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What paradoxical effect can occur with the use of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?

    <p>It can result in increased bacterial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization's recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control (CDC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the United States FDA regulates hand hygiene agents?

    <p>Over-the-Counter (OTC) Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hand Hygiene Guidelines

    • The World Health Organization (WHO) provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare.

    Characteristics of Plain Soap

    • The primary advantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent is its low cost and wide availability.
    • The primary disadvantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent is its limited residual activity, requiring frequent reapplication.

    FDA Regulation

    • The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) division of the United States FDA regulates hand hygiene agents.

    Disease Prevention

    • Hand hygiene is the most effective prevention method for the transmission of disease.

    WHO Guidelines

    • The World Health Organization (WHO) publication provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare.
    • The WHO's recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text.

    Paradoxical Effect

    • The use of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent can lead to a paradoxical effect, where it can select for more resistant microorganisms.

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    Test your knowledge on hand hygiene with this quiz! Learn about the most effective disease prevention method, recommendations from the CDC and WHO, and data from the Centers for Disease Control.

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