According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is indicated for healthcare personnel who:
Correct Answer:
D
According to theCDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines,alcohol-based hand sanitizershould be used:
Before and after direct patient contact(if hands are not visibly dirty).
Before and after wearing gloves(if no contamination is visible).
Before handling medication or sterile supplies.
A . Are about to touch a contaminated surfaceIncorrect
Hand sanitizer should not be used before touching a contaminated surface.Instead, gloves should be worn, and hand hygiene should be performedaftertouching a contaminated surface.
B . Have just performed an aseptic taskIncorrect
Before aseptic tasks (e.g., preparing IV medications), soap and water or hand sanitizer is used.Afterward, contamination risk determines if sanitization is needed.
C . Are about to remove their glovesIncorrect
Gloves do not completely prevent contamination; hand hygiene should be performedafterremoving gloves, not before.
CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings-- Recommends hand sanitizer use after patient contact.
USP <797> Sterile Compounding Guidelines-- Reinforces aseptic hand hygiene practices.
PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline-- Covers infection control and proper use of hand hygiene techniques.
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