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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is indicated for healthcare personnel who:
Suggested Answer: C
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39 comments · newest first
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Freeman
10 months ago
Just touched a patient? Definitely D!
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Audry
11 months ago
The CDC really emphasizes hand hygiene for healthcare workers.
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Alethea
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit off.
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Eulah
11 months ago
Totally agree, C is the way to go!
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Irene
11 months ago
I think it's C, right before removing gloves.
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Mi
12 months ago
I feel like the answer might be about removing gloves, but I also remember something about aseptic tasks being a key moment for hand hygiene.
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Adolph
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the timing. I thought it was important to use it before touching anything contaminated, but I can't recall if that's the right context.
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Amber
12 months ago
I remember practicing questions about when to use hand sanitizer, and I feel like it was mostly after certain tasks, like after removing gloves.
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Aaron
1 year ago
I think hand sanitizer is mainly used after touching a patient, but I'm not completely sure if that's the right answer here.
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Ivan
1 year ago
Ugh, I hate these types of questions that are so specific. I feel like I'm just guessing at the right answer. I'll do my best to reason through it, but I'm not super optimistic.
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Cassandra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know hand sanitizer is important in healthcare settings, but I'm not totally clear on the specific CDC recommendations. I'll have to think it through.
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Dudley
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about when healthcare workers should use hand sanitizer. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the CDC's guidance.
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Margery
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about the CDC's guidelines, so I need to focus on that. I'm pretty confident I can figure out the right answer here.
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Becky
1 year ago
Alright, I think I've got a good strategy here. I'll start by reviewing the different LSA types and then narrow it down to the two that are permuted in totally stubby areas.
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James
1 year ago
This one's got me a bit confused. Do we really need the display name, or is that just extra information we don't need? I'm leaning towards option B, but I'm not 100% sure. Guess I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.
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Lucia
1 year ago
I'm stuck between a few options here. Stimulus generalization makes sense, but I'm also wondering if it could be response generalization since Ingrid is learning to associate the pictures with the English words. I'll have to weigh the choices carefully.
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Reta
1 year ago
Option C? More like 'option see ya later, germs!' Haha, gotta love that hand sanitizer.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
C) are about to remove their gloves.
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Brett
1 year ago
B) have just performed an aseptic task.
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India
1 year ago
A) are about to touch a contaminated surface.
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Patti
1 year ago
I'm torn between B and D, but I think B is the safest bet. Gotta stay on top of that aseptic technique!
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Sharan
1 year ago
User 3: Definitely, hand hygiene is key to preventing the spread of infections.
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Pok
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, maintaining aseptic technique is crucial in healthcare settings.
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Ozell
1 year ago
User 1: I think B is the correct answer. It's important to use hand sanitizer after performing aseptic tasks.
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Emerson
1 year ago
I agree with Reuben, I also think the answer is B. It's crucial to maintain proper hygiene in healthcare settings.
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Bonita
1 year ago
I'm going to go with Option D. Touching a patient directly warrants the use of hand sanitizer to ensure proper hygiene.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
Yes, using hand sanitizer after touching a patient is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and maintain a clean environment.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I agree, Option D is the correct choice. It's important to maintain good hand hygiene when directly touching patients.
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Reuben
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B. After performing an aseptic task, it's important to use hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs.
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Dorcas
2 years ago
I agree with Kirby. Using hand sanitizer after an aseptic task is crucial to maintain a sterile environment and protect patients.
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Kirby
2 years ago
Option B seems the most appropriate, as healthcare personnel should use alcohol-based hand sanitizer after performing an aseptic task to prevent the spread of infection.
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Jacob
1 year ago
Proper hand hygiene is essential in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
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Adelle
1 year ago
It's important for healthcare personnel to follow CDC guidelines for hand hygiene.
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Dwight
1 year ago
Using hand sanitizer after an aseptic task is crucial for infection control.
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Micah
1 year ago
I agree, option B is the correct choice.
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Justine
2 years ago
I think the answer is A, because you should sanitize your hands before touching a contaminated surface.
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Kallie
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) are about to touch a contaminated surface, as a precautionary measure to protect yourself and others.
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Sarah
2 years ago
I agree with Oretha, because after performing a task that requires aseptic technique, it's important to sanitize your hands to prevent the spread of germs.
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Oretha
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) have just performed an aseptic task.