Infection controlQuestion 211 of 1700
A resident may have C. difficile. How do you clean your hands?
- With ABHR, because it kills the spores very well
- With soap and water, which removes the spores better
- With ABHR first, then with soap and water
- With running water alone for a long time
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Correct answer: With soap and water, which removes the spores better
C. diff spores are hard for ABHR to reach. Soap and water removes them by friction.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026