The nurse observing the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) using alcohol-based rubs for hand hygiene would recognize that further teaching is required when the UAP performs which act?
1. Rubs palm against palm when washing hands.
2. Applies a palmful of product into cupped hands.
3. Interlaces fingers palm to palm.
4. Dries hands with clean paper towel.
Correct Answer: 4
When using an alcohol-based hand rub, the hands should not be dried. Rubbing of hands palm to palm and interlacing fingers are continued until the product dries, which takes about 20-30 seconds. A palmful of product is generally required to coat all surfaces.
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