Infection controlQuestion 1147 of 1700
When you bathe a client, which area do you wash last?
- The face and neck
- The perineal area
- The upper body
- The arms and hands
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Correct answer: The perineal area
Wash from cleaner areas to areas with more germs, so the perineal area is last.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026