Infection controlQuestion 208 of 1700
You finish perineal care on a resident and will now move to a clean body site. What is needed?
- Only a fresh towel for the next body site
- Hand hygiene before you go from the soiled site to the clean site
- Nothing is needed if you wear gloves for care
- Only a change of your gown is needed first
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Correct answer: Hand hygiene before you go from the soiled site to the clean site
Germs from a soiled area can spread to a clean one. Clean your hands when you move from soiled to clean.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026