A nurse is about to care for a patient whose hands are visibly soiled with blood. Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Wash with soap and running water
- A. Apply alcohol hand rub for 10 seconds
- B. Wash with soap and running water
- C. Wipe both hands with a dry towel
- D. Put on gloves without cleaning the hands
Explanation
Hands visibly soiled with blood require washing with soap and running water because hand rub does not remove visible material effectively. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene and should be applied after cleaning the hands.
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Asepsis covers the chain of infection, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, disinfection and safe waste disposal. The key distinction is between medical asepsis, which reduces microorganisms, and surgical asepsis, which maintains a sterile field during invasive procedures.
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