NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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When is the use of hand sanitizer preferred over handwashing?
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Hand sanitizer is always preferred over handwashing.
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Hand sanitizer is never preferred over handwashing.
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Hand sanitizer is preferred only to eliminate specific pathogens.
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Hand sanitizer is preferred after touching body fluids.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs. Why? Soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizers at removing certain kinds of germs, like Cryptosporidium, norovirus, and Clostridium difficile1-5.
Detailed explanation-2: -Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects.
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