Which two of the following statements are true?Alcohol-based hand sanitisers quickly kill most germs that exist on the hands and skin.Alcohol-based hand sanitisers do not work on construction sitesAlcohol-based hand sanitisers are a quick, efficient method of disinfection, until a more thorough hand washing can be done.Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are illegal on construction sites

Which of following is incorrect when using alcohol-based handrub: Should apply palmful of alcohol-based handrub & cover all surfaces of both hands Rub through the hand at least 60 seconds until the hand is dry Can use alcohol-based handrub before perform wound dressing If hands are not dirty or visibly contaminated can use alcohol-based handrub to replace handwashing

Alcohol is used in which of the following applications? Multiple choice question.Disinfection of drinking waterHousehold cleaningDegermation of skinSterilizing delicate medical instruments

The main limitation to use of chlorhexidine disinfectants for hand hygiene is:Select one alternative:It must be used in combination with alcoholIt can be damaging to the skin surfaceIt is not very effective against bacteriaIt works best with a prolonged contact time

Alcohols ________. Group of answer choicesare skin degerming agentsdissolve membrane lipids at concentrations of greater than 50%can be used for disinfection or antisepsisare limited in effectiveness due to rapid evaporationAll of the choices are correct

The nurse is discussing infection control with a group of nursing students.Which indication would be appropriate for the nurse to use an alcohol-based sanitizer? Select all that apply.Immediately before touching a clientAfter applying sterile glovesWhen changing linens for a client infected with Clostridium difficileAfter changing a diaper for an infant infected with norovirusAfter collecting vital signs on a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)