01
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Who should receive Standard Precautions?
Back
Standard Precautions are minimum infection-prevention practices used for every patient in every healthcare setting, regardless of known or suspected infection.
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2 Standard Precautions and Hand Hygiene Free Online FlashCards
Study 2 Standard Precautions and Hand Hygiene with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
When should hands be cleaned before patient contact?
Back
Perform hand hygiene immediately before touching a patient.
03
Front
What is generally preferred for routine care when hands are not visibly soiled?
Back
For most routine clinical situations, use an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled.
04
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How should alcohol-based hand rub be used?
Back
Apply the recommended amount to one palm, cover all hand surfaces—including backs, between fingers, fingertips, and thumbs—and rub until completely dry, about 20 seconds.
05
Front
How should a clinician choose PPE?
Back
Choose PPE according to the anticipated exposure risk; for example, wear gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is expected.
06
Front
Do gloves replace hand hygiene?
Back
No. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene; clean hands before putting them on and after removing them.
07
Front
When should hands be cleaned before an aseptic task?
Back
Clean hands before an aseptic task, such as inserting a device.
08
Front
What should you do when moving from a soiled to a clean body site?
Back
Clean hands when moving from a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient.
09
Front
When is hand hygiene needed after contact with a patient or their surroundings?
Back
Perform hand hygiene after touching a patient or the patient’s immediate surroundings.
10
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What exposures call for hand hygiene afterward?
Back
Clean hands after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces.
11
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What should you do immediately after removing gloves?
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Perform hand hygiene immediately after removing gloves, even if your hands look clean.
12
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When should visibly soiled hands be washed with soap and water?
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Wash with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty or soiled with blood or body fluids.
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