Why Hand rubs is compulsory in hospital?
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Which of the
following statements about alcohol-based hand rubs is incorrect?
a) Alcohol-based
hand rubs reduce bacterial counts on the hands of health care workers more
effectively than plain soaps.
b) Alcohol-based
hand rubs can be more accessible than hand washing facilities.
c) Alcohol-based
hand rubs require less time to use than traditional hand washing.
d) Alcohol-based
hand rubs are only effective if they are applied for ≥ 60 seconds.
2. Which of the
following statements regarding hand hygiene is incorrect?
a) Poor
adherence to hand hygiene practice is a primary contributor to
hospital-acquired infection and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant
pathogens.
b) Rings,
watches and bracelets should be removed before beginning a surgical hand scrub.
c) Hand
hygiene is not necessary if gloves are worn during patient contact.
d d) Prevent hospital acquired infection by
washing hands.
3. Alcohol-based
hand rubs should not be used:
a) When
hands are visibly soiled.
b) During
preoperative cleaning of hands by surgical personnel.
c) Before
inserting invasive devices such as urinary catheters.
d) After
removing gloves.
4. In which of the following
situations should hand hygiene not be performed.
a)
After
talking to a patient from a distance.
b)
Before
inserting an invasive device (e.g. Catheter).
c)
When
moving from a contaminated body sits to a clean body site during an episode of
patient care.
d)
After
having direct contact with a patient or with items in the immediate vicinity of
the patient.
5. If your hands are not visibly
soiled which is most effective for reducing the number of disease causing
bacteria?
a)
Washing
hands with plain soap and water.
b)
Washing
hands with an antimicrobial soap and water.
c)
Applying
1.5ml to 3 ml of alcohol-based hand rub to the hands and rubbing hands together
until they feel dry.
d)
Washing
hands with plain water.
6. Which is the most
frequent way for pathogens to spread from one patient to another in healthcare
settings?
a)
Airborne
spread resulting from patients coughing or sneezing.
b)
Patients
coming in contact with contaminated equipment.
c)
From
one patient to another via the contaminated hands of clinical staff.
d)
Poor
environmental maintenance.
7. Which of the
following bacteria readily survive in the environment of the patient for days
to weeks, even after drying?
a)
E.
coli.
b)
Klebsiella.
c)
Clostridium
difficile.
d)
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
8. Which of the
following statements about alcohol-based hand hygiene products is accurate?
a)
They
take more time than hand washing with soap and water.
b)
They
cause more allergy and skin intolerance than chlorhexidine products.
c)
They
cause stinging of the hands in some practitioners due to pre-existing skin
irritation.
d)
They
are effective even when the hands are visibly soiled.
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9.
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What is the
most important reason for cleaning your hands between patients?
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a.
Many
studies have shown that the bacteria that cause nosocomial (hospital- acquired)
infections are most frequently spread from one patient to another on the hands
of health care workers.
b.
So
you are in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
c.
To
assure that you appear professional when working with residents.
d.
Hands
feel dirty otherwise.
10. Which of the
following is the main route of transmission of potentially harmful germs
between patients?
a) Health
care worker’s hands when not clean.
b) Intravenous
line.
c) Urinary
catheter.
d) Unhygienic
food.
11.
What reasons do healthcare workers cite as being obstacles to washing hands
with soap and water.
a) Inconvenient.
b) Time
consuming.
c) Causes
skin drying.
d) All
the above.
12. When must you wash your hands with soap and
water?
a)
Your
hands are not visibly dirty.
b)
Between
patients.
c)
Your
hands are visibly contaminated with blood or body fluids.
d)
Before
and after eating.
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13.
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How
long should you scrub your hands together for when using hand rub?
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a) 5
seconds.
b) 20
seconds.
c) 10
seconds.
d) 2
minutes.
14. Assuming your hands are not visibly soiled
or contaminated with blood or body fluids, when should you use an alcohol-
based hand rub?
a) After
and before having direct contact with patient and their surroundings.
b) After
having direct contact with patient of faecal incontinence.
c) After
having direct contact with patient suffering from diarrhoea.
d) After
having contact with body fluids or wounds or broken skin.
15.
The most effective way to break the chain of infection is by:
a)
Performing
hand hygiene.
b)
Wearing
gloves.
c)
Placing
patients in isolation.
d)
Providing
private rooms for all patients.
16. You have dressed a patient’s
wound and now plan to administer a medication to the patient. It is important
to:
a)
Remove
gloves and performs hand hygiene before leaving the room.
b)
Remove
glove and perform hand hygiene before administering meds.
c)
Leave
the gloves on to administer meds.
d)
Leave
the medication on the bedside table to avoid having to remove gloves.
17. Alcohol swabs are acceptable
for:
a) Cleaning skin before injection.
b) Cleaning blood soaked equipment.
c) Disinfecting the oral mucous
membrane.
d) Cleaning bathrooms.
18. What is the primary purpose of
hand hygiene?
a)
To
keep hands fragrant.
b)
To
reduce microorganism and on the hands.
c) To keep nails beautiful.
d) To
maintain skin integrity.
19. Which
is the preferred method for decontamination of dirty hands in a health care
setting?
a)
Bar of soap and water.
b)
Liquid soap and water.
c)
Alcohol based hand rubs.
d)
Antiseptic soap, bar and water.
20. What’s the first step when using the correct
technique for washing hands with soap and water?
a) Lather
hands.
b) Wet
hands with warm water.
c) Apply
liquid soap.
d) Turn
on the tap.
ANSWER KEY
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QUESTION
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ANSWER
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1.
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A
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2.
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C
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3.
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A
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4.
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D
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5.
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C
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6.
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C
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7.
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C
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8.
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C
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9.
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A
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10.
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A
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11.
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D
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12.
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C
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13.
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B
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14.
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A
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15.
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A
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16.
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B
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17.
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A
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18.
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B
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19.
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A
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20.
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D
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