10 Questions
What is the residual activity of the routine hand washing soap on microbes?
Short period
What is the effect of alcohol-based hand rub on transient flora and resident flora?
Kills transient flora and decreases resident flora
What are the disadvantages of antiseptic hand washing using chlorhexidine and iodophors?
Needs water supply and drying material, time factor, skin irritation
What is the recommended time for antiseptic hand washing using chlorhexidine and iodophors?
Not less than 2 minutes
When should alcohol-based hand rub not be used?
When hands are visibly soiled
What is the residual activity of alcohol-based hand rub on microbes?
Short duration
What is a disadvantage of routine hand washing soap?
Lacks residual activity on microbes
Which type of alcohol is NOT suitable for hand hygiene?
Methyl alcohol
What is the primary advantage of antiseptic hand washing using chlorhexidine and iodophors?
Extensive residual activity on microbes
What effect does mechanical removal have on hand flora according to the text?
No effect on resident flora
Learn about the significance of hand washing in preventing hospital infections, especially for healthcare workers such as nurses. This lecture emphasizes the importance and effectiveness of hand washing in reducing the transmission of infections in hospital settings.
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