Handwashing Quiz

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1. Most germs are spread by:

A. Sneezing

B. Coughing

C. Touching

D. Exposure to infected blood

2. Proper routine hand washing easily removes:

A. Transient flora

B. Beneficial flora

C. Primary flora

D. Resident flora

3. When using a waterless hand cleaner, you should:

A. Dry hands with a clean paper towel.

B. Rinse hands with water after using gel.

C. Apply every 15 minutes for best results.

D. Rub hands until they are completely dry.

4. When using gloves, you should NOT:

A. Wash hands before use

B. Reuse on several clients

C. Wash hands after use

D. Change glove if torn

5. The most common way that germs are spread in healthcare settings is by the hands of healthcare workers.

True

False

6. Dermatitis is contagious and can be passed from person to person by touching.

True

False

7. Medicare covers the additional cost required to care for people who get healthcare associated infections.

True

False

8. Some healthcare workers will ignore proper hand washing guidelines if they think a client doesn't seem sick.

True

False

9. The way to dry your hands after washing with soap and water is with a dry, disposable, paper towel.

True

False

10. Most germs on your hands are resting on the wrists and palms.

True

False