RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 456 of 2368

A client is on contact precautions for C-diff. Which hand hygiene method should the nurse use after caring for the client?

  1. Wash hands with soap and water
  2. Rub hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  3. Use hand sanitizer and then apply gloves
  4. Use hand sanitizer only if hands are not visibly soiled
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Correct answer: Wash hands with soap and water

Hand sanitizer does not kill C-diff spores, so soap and water is required.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: Evaluation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026