Personal careQuestion 360 of 1700
Why do you clean the wash basin and supplies after skin care?
- To stop infection from spreading
- To use less soap and lotion each day
- To make the room look tidy for visitors
- To let the next shift start sooner
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Correct answer: To stop infection from spreading
Dirty basins and supplies can carry germs to the next resident.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.16: Skills Checklist- Skin Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026