CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 212 of 1700

For how long should you lather and scrub when washing with soap and water?

  1. At least 20 seconds
  2. At least 5 seconds with a lot of soap
  3. At least 10 seconds with a lot of soap
  4. At least 2 minutes with a lot of soap
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Correct answer: At least 20 seconds

The scrubbing should be a minimum of 20 seconds.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026