If you are asked to take the orientation class of new nursing assistants about hand washing and infection control techniques, what would you include in the teaching?
A. Using hot water so that the natural fats on the skin are emulsified by the soap.
B. Demonstrate the correct one-minute hand washing procedure using soap and running water.
C. Using cold water so that the natural fats on the skin are emulsified with the soap.
D. Demonstrate the correct process of hand washing using soap and running water for 2 minutes.
Answer:D
If you are asked to take the orientation class of new nursing assistants about hand washing and infection control techniques, what would you include in the teaching?
A. Using hot water so that the natural fats on the skin are emulsified by the soap. B. Demonstrate the correct one-minute hand washing procedure using soap and running water. C. Using cold water so that the natural fats on the skin are emulsified with the soap. D. Demonstrate the correct process of hand washing using soap and running water for 2 minutes.