Which hand hygiene method is most effective when your hands are soiled with blood or other substances you can see?
A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub
B. Putting gloves on to cover up the substance
C. Using plain water to rinse your hands
D. Washing your hands with soap and water for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
Answer (2)
The most effective hand hygiene method when hands are visibly soiled is washing with soap and water. This method removes dirt and pathogens effectively, especially needed in cases like C. difficile. Other methods, like alcohol-based sanitizers and gloves, are insufficient for visibly soiled hands.
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Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective method when hands are visibly soiled, especially in preventing infections like C. diff. Alcohol-based hand rubs are inadequate in the presence of dirt or organic matter. Gloves do not replace the need for thorough hand hygiene. ;
