Practice Question
The practical nurse (PN) observes unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) prepare to exit a client's room. The UAPs hands appear visibly soiled as the UAP uses a hand rub for 10 seconds to cleanse the hands. Which action should the PN take?
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Correct Answer:
Instruct the UAP to wash the hands for one minute.
Rationale:
🔷When hands are visibly soiled, alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective because they cannot remove dirt, organic material, or spores.
🔷The correct procedure is to use soap and water, scrubbing thoroughly for at least 20 seconds (up to 1 minute when heavy soil is present).
🔷This practice ensures mechanical removal of pathogens such as Clostridium difficile spores and prevents cross-contamination.
🔷The PN’s responsibility is to provide real-time correction to ensure infection control protocols are properly followed.
🔷Reinforcing correct hygiene habits protects both the client and healthcare team by reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
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