{"id":138520,"date":"2024-09-15T09:03:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138520"},"modified":"2024-09-15T09:03:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:03:09","slug":"a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-about-hand-hygiene-with-a-newly-licensed-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/15\/a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-about-hand-hygiene-with-a-newly-licensed-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Interlace the fingers while rubbing hands together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Apply friction to hands for 10 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Use hot water to wash hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Dry hands starting from forearm to fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. Interlace the fingers while rubbing hands together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand hygiene is a critical practice in nursing and healthcare to prevent the spread of infections. Proper handwashing techniques are essential for maintaining a sterile environment and protecting both patients and healthcare workers from harmful pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interlace the fingers while rubbing hands together<\/strong> is important for effective hand hygiene. This technique helps ensure that all surfaces of the hands are cleaned thoroughly. When you interlace your fingers, you allow the soap or hand sanitizer to reach between your fingers and under your nails, which are common areas where germs can accumulate. Rubbing the hands together in this manner creates friction, which helps to lift and remove dirt and microorganisms from the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why the other options are not recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. Apply friction to hands for 10 seconds:<\/strong> While friction is important, the recommended duration for effective handwashing is at least 20 seconds. This duration allows enough time to adequately remove pathogens from all parts of the hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Use hot water to wash hands:<\/strong> Hot water is not necessary and can actually damage the skin, making it more susceptible to infection. The water temperature should be comfortable, but the key is to use proper technique and duration rather than the temperature of the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Dry hands starting from forearm to fingers:<\/strong> The correct method is to dry your hands starting from the fingertips and working towards the wrists. This method helps prevent recontamination from touching potentially contaminated surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on interlacing the fingers and using proper techniques, healthcare professionals can ensure that they are practicing effective hand hygiene, which is crucial in preventing healthcare-associated infections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Interlace the fingers while rubbing hands together. B.Apply friction to hands for 10 seconds. C.Use hot water to wash hands. D.Dry hands starting from forearm to fingers. 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