CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 215 of 1700

In which direction do you dry your hands after washing?

  1. From the wrists to the fingers
  2. From fingers to wrists
  3. In both directions, back and forth
  4. Only on the palms of the hands
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Correct answer: From fingers to wrists

Drying from fingers to wrists avoids re-soiling clean hands.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026