Question

according to the cdc its ok to use alcohol based hand sanitizers in which of the following situations:

answer
before performing an aseptic task
before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient
after touching a patient or the patients immediate environment
immediately after glove removal
all of the above

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify the situations where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approves the use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers (ABHS).

Evaluate the first option

Using the CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, ABHS is recommended before performing an aseptic task (such as inserting an indwelling device) to protect the patient from pathogens.

Evaluate the second option

According to the CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, hand hygiene is required when moving from a contaminated/soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient to prevent cross-contamination. ABHS is acceptable here if hands are not visibly soiled.

Evaluate the third and fourth options

The guidelines state that ABHS is indicated after touching a patient or their immediate environment, and immediately after removing gloves, as gloves do not provide complete protection against contamination.

Determine the correct choice

Since all individual scenarios are correct indications for using alcohol-based hand rub under the CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, the final choice must be "All of the above".

Answer:

• (A) Before performing an aseptic task
• (B) Before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient
• (C) After touching a patient or the patient's immediate environment
• (D) Immediately after glove removal
• (E) All of the above (Correct answer)