The nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nursing assistive personnel (NAP) about proper handwashing. The nurse will know that the teaching was effective if the NAP demonstrate which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Uses a paper towel to turn off the faucet
b. Holds fingertips above the wrists while rinsing off the soap
c. Removes all rings and watch before washing hands
d. Cleans underneath each fingernail
A, C, D
Handwashing requires at least 15 seconds of washing, which includes lathering all surfaces of the hands and fingers to be effective. The fingers should be held lower than the wrists.
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