Hand Hygiene Quiz

1. Which of the following are essential steps in proper hand washing technique?

• Wet hands with clean, running water
• Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces
• Rub hands thoroughly to cover all areas
• Use an extra towel to store soap
• Rinse quickly with minimal water

2. Which statements about Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs (ABHR) are true?

• They are preferred when hands are not visibly soiled
• They require an alcohol concentration between 60% and 95%
• They effectively remove bacterial spores like Clostridioides difficile
• They require sufficient volume and contact time for effectiveness
• They are not effective against non-enveloped viruses like Norovirus

3. Which of the following are part of the WHO's "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene"?

• Before touching a patient
• Before a clean/aseptic procedure
• After body fluid exposure risk
• After touching patient surroundings
• After a meal

4. Which factors are known to challenge hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings?

• High workload and time constraints
• Skin irritation from frequent washing or sanitizer use
• Effective automated monitoring systems
• Misinformation regarding glove use as a substitute
• Inaccessible supplies, such as empty ABHR dispensers

5. Which methods are used to monitor hand hygiene compliance?

• Direct observation of staff
• Automated monitoring systems
• Product volume measurement
• Patient surveys about hand hygiene
• Electronic badge tracking for dispenser use