CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 1136 of 1700

Which handwashing step is correct?

  1. Put soap on dry hands before wetting them
  2. Wet hands first, then add approved soap
  3. Use soap you brought from home
  4. Scrub for about five seconds only
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Correct answer: Wet hands first, then add approved soap

Use running water, then the facility's soap, then lather, scrub, and rinse.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026