As you know, proper hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of infection. Forward this quiz to your staff and refresh their awareness of infection prevention concepts and practices.

1.

If infectious matter gets on your hands:

(A) the sooner you wash it off, the less chance you have of becoming infected.

(B) it's ok to wait a while and then wash it off whenever you can.

2.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), recommends that healthcare

professionals wash their hands with soap and water properly for at least:

(A) 30 seconds.

(B) 15 seconds.

(C) 20 seconds.

3.

According to CDC studies, an effective way to reduce multi-drug-resistant

pathogens is:

(A) to use alcohol-based skin decontamination.

(B) to wash with soap and water.

(C) none of the above.

4.

To turn off a faucet after washing their hands, a healthcare professional must use:

(A) a towel.

(B) their pinky finger.

(C) the upper side of their hands.

5.

You should wash your hands after removing gloves:

(A) only if a glove has been punctured.

(B) all the time.

6.

The substances more drying and irritating to the skin are:

(A) alcohol-based sanitizers.

(B) soap and water.

(C) both are equally drying and irritating.