Ronny is a nursing assistant who takes care of a patient in a home health setting. His duties require him to regularly clean and disinfect some surfaces in the patient’s home. As soon as he finishes disinfecting, he puts away the cleaning materials and helps the patient eat lunch. What infection control technique did Ronny neglect to do?
Answer
A
He should have washed his hands.
B
He should have used alternative chemicals.
C
He should have disinfected food preparation surfaces.
D
He should have worn personal protective equipment.
Explanation
After cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, Ronny should perform hand hygiene before helping the patient eat. Washing his hands helps prevent germs picked up during cleaning from being transferred to the patient or food. The correct choice is A, he should have washed his hands.
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