A brush is not preferred in surgical hand scrub because it increases skin damage and result in:Question 10Select one:a.decrease normal flora.b.increase portal of entry.c.decrease contact area.d.increase bacterial load.

Most antimicrobial chemical agents are too irritating and destructive to be applied to mucous membranes and skin. Those that may be used safely on human tissues are called antiseptics. An antiseptic merely reduces the number of organisms on a surface; it does not penetrate pores and hair follicles to destroy microorganisms residing there. To remove organisms lodged in pores and folds of the skin, healthcare personnel use an antiseptic soap and scrub with a brush. To prevent resident indigenous microbiota from contaminating the surgical field, surgeons wear clean gloves on freshly scrubbed hands, and masks and hoods to cover their face and hair. Also, an antiseptic is applied at the site of the surgical incision to destroy local microorganisms.(1 Point)TrueFalse

Effective and regular hand washing is the best protection against infection.Provide a brief description of the procedures that should be followed when washing hands.

11) The best way to keep the hands free from contamination is to?a) Use tongs for raw meatb) Wipe hands on apronc) Cough into tissue paperd) Use a sanitizer wipe cloth

In which order are the following actions in scrubbing performed?A. Clean the nailsB. Brush the nails and creases of the handC. Washing the handsD. Washing the forearms

Which of the following is not one of the elements of the WHO’s Multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy (MMIS)?