The nurse is orientating a nursing assistant and is discussing handwashing principles. Which statement from the nursing assistant indicates a good understanding of those principles?
a. If my hands are visibly soiled, I cannot use an alcohol rub.
b. I do not need to wash my hands if I have used gloves.
c. I must always use soap and water after a dressing change.
d. I can always use an alcohol rub instead of soap and water.
A
The nurse must always use soap and water when hands are visibly soiled or when caring for a patient with C. diff. Hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub can be used in all other situa-tions and also must be done after removing gloves.
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