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You are washing your hands with soap and water at the sink. How long should you scrub with friction?
- A.About 5 seconds, just until the soap starts to lather
- B.At least 2 minutes, until your hands feel completely dry
- C.At least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands
- D.However long it takes to rinse the soap off once
Correct answer
C. At least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands
Why
Scrubbing with friction for at least 20 seconds loosens and removes germs from all hand surfaces. A quick rinse or lather alone does not give enough contact and friction time.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Hand Hygiene · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-087).