The nurse educator is reviewing with a group of student nurses the difference between a long wash and short wash of hands. When is it critical that the student nurse complete a long wash?
1 . At the beginning of each shift
2 . When hands are visibly soiled
3 . After touching blood with a gown
4 . After touching blood or body fluids without gloves
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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The "long wash" involves a thorough washing of the hands, with lathering of the hands at least twice, and careful cleaning of the fingernails. It is used at the beginning and end of each shift; when hands are visibly soiled, and if the nurse has touched blood or body fluids without gloves.
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