Infection controlQuestion 206 of 1700

When should you perform hand hygiene?

  1. Immediately before touching a resident
  2. Only at the end of the work shift each day
  3. Only when your hands look dirty to you
  4. Only after you finish eating a meal on break
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Correct answer: Immediately before touching a resident

This is one of the listed moments.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026