Question

module 15 - practice exam
chapter ▸ practice fit exam
quiz question index
which of the following is not recommended for proper hand washing techniques?
possible answers:
a) use of a shared nail brush among staff
b) wash for a minimum of 20 seconds
c) lather up with soap beyond the wrist
d) pay particular attention to the areas between the fingers and the fingernails

Explanation:

Proper hand hygiene requires avoiding shared items like nail brushes, as they can spread pathogens between users. The other options (20-second wash, lathering beyond wrists, focusing on fingers/nails) are standard recommended practices.

Answer:

A) Use of a shared nail brush among staff