Author Question: Which aspect of hand washing is most effective when there is visible dirt on the hands? 1. Using ... (Read 39 times)

geodog55 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which aspect of hand washing is most effective when there is visible dirt on the hands?

1. Using hot water instead of warm water
2. Using plenty of lather with friction
3. Drying the hands vigorously from wrists to fingers
4. Applying lotion to the hands

Question 2

The nurse is documenting in the medical record of a client requiring protective precautions. Which should the nurse include in the documentation for this client?

1. Type of protective precautions taken
2. Use of clean gloves when changing wound dressing
3. Use of a mask when client requires droplet precautions
4. Performance of hand hygiene

Mholman93 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Lathering the hands with the cleansing agent using friction is the best method to remove dirt and transient bacteria. Using hot water can dry out the skin and lead to infection. Although using plenty of lather with friction is important, this will not help in decreasing the visible dirt. Drying the hands vigorously from wrists to fingers helps keep skin intact but does nothing for visible dirt.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

There is no need to document use of personal protective equipment such as gloves or mask, as this is routine care when a client is in specific forms of protective isolation. However, the nurse should document what form of protective precautions is being observed.