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Which organization provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most effective prevention method for the transmission of disease?
Which set of recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?
Which set of recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?
What is the primary disadvantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?
What is the primary disadvantage of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?
What publication provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare?
What publication provides guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare?
What paradoxical effect can occur with the use of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?
What paradoxical effect can occur with the use of plain (non-antimicrobial) soap as a hand hygiene agent?
Which organization's recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?
Which organization's recommendations rank as Category IA and IB according to the text?
Which division of the United States FDA regulates hand hygiene agents?
Which division of the United States FDA regulates hand hygiene agents?
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.
