Question

You are going to decontaminate your hands with an alcohol-based rub. Which is incorrect?

a) Use it in a well-ventilated area
b) Rub your hands for at least 20 seconds
c) Use it on visibly dirty hands
d) Allow your hands to air dry

Answer 1

The incorrect option when decontaminating your hands with an alcohol-based rub is using it on visibly dirty hands.

Step-by-step explanation:

The incorrect option when decontaminating your hands with an alcohol-based rub is c) Use it on visibly dirty hands. Alcohol-based rubs are not effective on visibly dirty hands because the dirt can prevent the alcohol from reaching all the surfaces of the hands and killing the germs. It is important to wash your hands with soap and water first if they are visibly dirty, and then use the alcohol-based rub for further decontamination.