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    HESI LPN Exit Exam IV Proctored Exam

    The practical nurse (PN) observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) using an alcohol-based cleanser after delivering a client's breakfast tray to the room. The UAP rubs both hands thoroughly for 2 minutes while standing at the door to the client's room. Which action should the PN take?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Wearing gloves during breakfast service is not always required, and the focus should be on ensuring proper hand hygiene rather than glove use. B. The hand rub should be completed in 20-30 seconds, and the UAP’s 2-minute hand rub is excessive. Proper hand hygiene techniques should be reinforced. C. The UAP does not need to remain in the client's room during hand hygiene; the primary issue is the duration of the hand rub. D. Inspecting the hands for cleanliness is not necessary if the hand hygiene practice is incorrect; instead, correcting the technique is more important.

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