CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 222 of 1700

After you apply ABHR, what should you do before touching the client or putting on gloves?

  1. Wipe them on your pants to speed drying
  2. Shake them in the air to dry them
  3. Let your hands dry completely
  4. Rinse them with water after the rub
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Correct answer: Let your hands dry completely

Hands must be fully dry before you touch the client or put on gloves. Wiping or shaking them is an error.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026