Infection controlQuestion 255 of 1700
When using the alcohol-based hand sanitizer checklist, how long do you rub your hands?
- Until your hands feel cool
- For 5 seconds only
- Until the product is dry
- Until the product is rinsed off
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Correct answer: Until the product is dry
You rub until the alcohol is dry.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.9: Skills Checklist- Hand Hygiene With Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026