Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
As an RN in a long-term care facility, you observe precautions to control and prevent the spread of infection.
-As an RN,you diligently practice proper hand washing technique when your hands are visibly dirty.Which of the following terms appropriately describes the type of antimicrobial control provided by hand washing with soap and water?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  As an RN in a long-term care facility, you observe precautions to control and prevent the spread of infection.
-As an RN,you diligently practice proper hand washing technique when your hands are visibly dirty.Which of the following terms appropriately describes the type of antimicrobial control provided by hand washing with soap and water?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decontamination refers to the removal of dirt, debris, and microbes to a safe level, which is what hand washing with soap and water achieves.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question