NCLEX Question of the Day

November 8, 2025

Safety and Infection Control QID 286

Which of the following actions by a healthcare worker demonstrates proper hand hygiene when using hand sanitizer?

A:
Applying a small amount and rubbing hands together for 10 seconds.
B:
Rubbing hands together until the hand sanitizer is completely dry.
C:
Applying hand sanitizer and wiping excess off with a towel.
D:
Using hand sanitizer only on the palms and avoiding the back of the hands.

Explanation

Proper hand hygiene when using hand sanitizer involves applying a sufficient amount of product to cover all surfaces of the hands, followed by rubbing the hands together until they are dry. This process should take about 20 seconds. Using only a small amount for 10 seconds, avoiding the back of the hands, and wiping hands before they are dry are all incorrect practices that can result in ineffective decontamination.

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