Hand Hygiene Quiz for Nurses: 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene

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What is the purpose of hand hygiene?

To reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands (correct)

To maintain the natural microorganism count on the hands

To keep the hands warm and moist

To promote the growth of microorganisms on the hands

According to CDC recommendations, what should healthcare professionals (HCP) avoid wearing?

Artificial fingernails or extensions (correct)

Hand jewelry

Wristwatches

Rubber gloves

When should hand hygiene be performed according to the 5 moments of hand hygiene?

Before touching a patient and before performing clean/aseptic procedures

After performing clean/aseptic procedures

Only after touching a patient

Before touching a patient, after body fluid exposure, and after touching patient surroundings (correct)

What is the recommended way to open the tap for handwashing?

Adjust the temperature to warm and wet the hands under continuous running water Signup and view all the answers

How much soap should be applied for handwashing according to WHO guidelines?

2-4 ml Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the areas commonly missed during hand hygiene according to WHO guidelines?

Wetting the hands under continuous running water Signup and view all the answers

What are the cardinal signs used to measure a person's health status?

Temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the brain controls thermoregulation?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What helps in returning the body temperature to normal when it becomes too low or high?

Response from muscles, organs, glands, and nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which factors can influence body temperature?

Age, diurnal variations, and stress Signup and view all the answers

What are the four assessment techniques used in physical assessment?

Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of equipment needed for a physical examination?

Penlight, sphygmomanometer, thermometer Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for average body temperature in Fahrenheit?

$96.4°F - 99.1°F$ Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an axillary temperature usually?

$1°F lower than the average body temperature$ Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds does it take to effectively reduce the growth of germs on hands through hand rubbing?

$20-30 seconds$ Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the handwashing procedure involves rotational rubbing of both wrists?

$Step 8$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?

To provide individualized nursing care Signup and view all the answers

In the nursing process, what is the purpose of diagnosing?

To identify health problems, risks, and strengths Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the end of the first cycle in the nursing process?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the cyclical nature of the nursing process related to?

Logical sequence of its components Signup and view all the answers

What does the nursing process aim to establish plans for?

Meeting identified needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing process in relation to individualized care?

To establish plans to meet the identified needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ASSESSING phase of the nursing process?

To establish a database about the client’s response to health concerns and illness Signup and view all the answers

What activity is part of the DIAGNOSING phase of the nursing process?

Analyzing and synthesizing data Signup and view all the answers

Which purpose is associated with the PLANNING phase of the nursing process?

Developing an individualized care plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the IMPLEMENTING phase of the nursing process?

Carrying out and documenting planned nursing interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the EVALUATING phase of the nursing process?

Measuring the degree to which goals/outcomes have been met Signup and view all the answers

What activity falls under the ASSESSING phase of the nursing process?

Review client records Signup and view all the answers

Which action is associated with the IMPLEMENTING phase of the nursing process?

Performing planned nursing interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key purpose of the PLANNING phase in the nursing process?

Setting priorities and goals/outcomes in collaboration with the client Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental activity during the ASSESSING phase of the nursing process?

Obtaining a nursing health history Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential purpose of the EVALUATING phase in the nursing process?

Determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the client’s care plan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hand Hygiene

The primary purpose of hand hygiene is to reduce the transmission of infections.
According to CDC recommendations, healthcare professionals (HCP) should avoid wearing jewelry, artificial nails, and long sleeves.
Hand hygiene should be performed during the 5 moments: before patient contact, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, and after contact with patient surroundings.

Handwashing Techniques

The recommended way to open the tap for handwashing is to use a paper towel or elbow to turn off the faucet to prevent re-contamination.
WHO guidelines recommend applying enough soap to cover the hands.
A commonly missed area during hand hygiene is the dorsal surface of the hands.

Thermoregulation

The hypothalamus section of the brain controls thermoregulation.
The body's thermoregulatory mechanisms help return the body temperature to normal when it becomes too low or high.
Factors that can influence body temperature include age, sex, exercise, and environmental temperature.

Physical Assessment

The four assessment techniques used in physical assessment are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
The types of equipment needed for a physical examination include a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and otoscope.
The normal range for average body temperature is 97.7°F to 99.5°F.
An axillary temperature is usually 0.5°F to 1°F lower than an oral temperature.

Hand Rubbing

It takes at least 15 seconds of hand rubbing to effectively reduce the growth of germs on hands.
The rotational rubbing of both wrists is part of the handwashing procedure.

Nursing Process

The primary purpose of the nursing process is to establish a plan for individualized care.
The purpose of diagnosing in the nursing process is to identify health problems or potential health problems.
At the end of the first cycle, the nursing process returns to the assessment phase.
The nursing process is cyclical, with each phase building on the previous one.
The nursing process aims to establish plans for achieving health goals and outcomes.
The purpose of the nursing process in relation to individualized care is to provide tailored care to each patient.

Phases of the Nursing Process

The purpose of the ASSESSING phase is to collect data about the patient's health status.
The purpose of the DIAGNOSING phase is to identify health problems or potential health problems.
The purpose of the PLANNING phase is to set health goals and develop a care plan.
The purpose of the IMPLEMENTING phase is to put the care plan into action.
The purpose of the EVALUATING phase is to determine the effectiveness of the care plan.

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Test your knowledge about hand hygiene techniques including handwashing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, and surgical hand antisepsis. Learn about the purposes of hand hygiene and the CDC recommendations for healthcare professionals.

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