NSG 321 Hygiene 1 (Complete And Verified Study material) (12pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Speak Up program: Answer patient speaking up if person tending to them has notwashed hands 2. When can someone use alcohol-based rubs?: Answer when their hands aren't visiblysoiled 3. What is the method for washing hands when hands are visibly soiled?: Answer effective hand washing with antimicrobial soap and water for longer than 15 seconds 4. When do you wash your hands?: Answer before and after direct contact with patientsbefore and after using gloves before inserting urinary catheter, peripheral vascular catheters, or invasive devicesthat do not require surgical placement if moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site during patient care after contact with objects (including equipment) located in the patient's environment 5. How do you clean hands when exposed to C-difficile: Answer wash hands with soapand water, because Cdiff is easily transferred between patients and alcohol basedhand rubs do not always kill it 6. Rings and long fingernails are : Answer Contraindicated 7. Natural nails should be no longer than : Answer 1/4 of an inch