Question

a nurse on a medical - surgical unit is washing her hands prior to assisting with a surgical procedure. which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates proper surgical hand - washing technique? the nurse washes each part of her hands with five strokes. the nurse washes from the elbows down to the hands. the nurse washes with her hands held higher than her elbows. the nurse uses minimal friction when washing her hands.

Explanation:

Proper surgical hand - washing involves keeping hands higher than elbows to prevent water from flowing from dirty areas (elbows) to clean areas (hands). Washing each part with only five strokes may not be sufficient for proper decontamination. Washing from elbows down to hands can spread contaminants to the hands. Minimal friction is not enough to remove microorganisms effectively.

Answer:

The nurse washes with her hands held higher than her elbows.