The nurse is teaching a group of newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about proper handwashing with soap and water. The nurse will know that the teaching was effective if a UAP demonstrates which behaviors? Select all that apply.
A)Uses a dry paper towel to turn off the faucet
B)Holds fingertips above the wrists while rinsing off the soap
C)Removes all rings and watch before washing hands
D)Cleans underneath each fingernail
E)Vigorously rubs hands together for at least 15 seconds

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a dry paper towel to turn off the faucet helps avoid recontaminating the hands after washing. Removing all rings and watches before washing hands ensures that no microbes are hidden underneath these items. Cleaning underneath each fingernail addresses areas where microbes can easily be trapped. Vigorously rubbing hands together for at least 15 seconds ensures that soap covers all surfaces of the hands and fingers, effectively removing germs. Holding fingertips above the wrists while rinsing off the soap (B) is incorrect because it can cause contaminated water to flow from the dirtier area (the hands) towards the cleaner area (the wrists and arms), potentially spreading contamination.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Newly Hired Unlicensed