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In which situation is an alcohol-based hand rub an acceptable choice?
- A.Your hands are not visibly soiled after routine contact
- B.Your hands have visible blood after removing your gloves
- C.Your hands are covered with food after feeding a resident
- D.You just cleaned a large stool spill in the bathroom
Correct answer
A. Your hands are not visibly soiled after routine contact
Why
Alcohol-based rub is acceptable for routine hand hygiene when hands are not visibly dirty. Visible blood, food, or stool requires washing with soap and water instead.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Hand Hygiene · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-089).