Author Question: When a nurse is engaged in hand hygiene, in which of these positions should the hands be placed? ... (Read 93 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When a nurse is engaged in hand hygiene, in which of these positions should the hands be placed?

a. hands and forearms kept down with elbows straight
b. hands kept at waist level with elbows at 45-degree angle
c. hands held at chest level with elbows bent
d. no preferred position as long as the hands are cleansed thoroughly

Question 2

Subcutaneous insulin absorption occurs MOST quickly when injected into which area?

a. abdomen c. hips
b. arms d. thighs

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
During hand hygiene, hands and forearms are kept down with elbows straight.

Answer to Question 2

A
Factors affecting absorption should be considered when selecting an injection site. Absorption occurs most quickly in the abdomen, followed by the arms, thighs, hips, and subscapular regions.