NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hand washing is considered a sterile technique.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -True. Washing your hands helps prevent respiratory and diarrhea-related illnesses, which, in turn, reduces the use of antibiotics that are often unnecessarily prescribed for these issues. Hand washing may also help prevent individuals from getting sick from germs that are already resistant to antibiotics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sterile technique is the use of practices that restrict microorganisms in the environment and prevent contamination of the surgical field. Sterility will apply to surfaces of some objects or to substances that will be introduced into a patient’s body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hand washing (or handwashing), also known as hand hygiene, is the act of cleaning one’s hands with soap or handwash and water to remove viruses/bacteria/microorganisms, dirt, grease, or other harmful and unwanted substances stuck to the hands.

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