Infection controlQuestion 1135 of 1700
Which time calls for hand hygiene?
- Only after you see dirt on your hands
- Only at the end of your shift
- After touching the resident or surroundings
- Only when your gloves have torn
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Correct answer: After touching the resident or surroundings
Germs can sit on the resident and nearby surfaces, so clean your hands after touching them.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026