You have been asked to speak at a new nursing assistants' orientation class about infection control and handwashing techniques.
What would you include in this teaching?
- A- Demonstrate the correct one minute handwashing procedure using soap and running water.
- B- Demonstrate the correct 2 minute handwashing procedure using soap and running water.
- C- Using hot water so that the natural fats on the skins are emulsified with the soap.
- D- Using cold water so that the natural fats on the skins are emulsified with the soap.
Correct Response: B
The best way to teach the techniques of handwashing is to actually demonstrate the correct handwashing procedure. Proper handwashing must be done for a minimum of two minutes. Warm not cold water or hot water is used for handwashing.
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