The nurse discusses hand hygiene with the staff specifically regarding Clostridium difficile. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching plan?

Question

A) Avoid the use of bleach and bleach cleaners in C. difficile isolation rooms, as the bleach does not kill the spores.
B) Hand washing is required with running water and soap to remove the spores from the caregivers' hands.
C) The spores are transmitted only from direct contact, so wear gloves when touching the patient.
D) Use of alcohol-based hand cleansers is appropriate for use before and after each patient contact.

Answer 1

B
Feedback:
Alcohol-based hand cleansers do not remove the spores from the hands of caregivers, and running water is required. Caregivers should wear gloves when entering the isolation room (not just when touching the patient).