Question
A medical assistant is about to perform a sterile dressing change. According to the WHO 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene, when should hand hygiene be performed?
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Answer
A.Only when hands appear visibly soiled
B.Before touching the patient and before the aseptic procedure
C.Only after removing gloves
D.Only after the procedure is complete
The WHO 5 Moments include hand hygiene before touching a patient and before a clean/aseptic procedure. Waiting until after the procedure or only when hands look soiled violates infection control standards. Hand hygiene after glove removal is required but is not the only moment.
