A. true b. false: hand washing and hand care is extremely important in your protection agains blood borne pathogens. you should wash your hands with soft antibacterial soap and abrasive soap as soon as personal protective equipment is removed.

False. Although it is important to use soap and water to reduce transmission of infectious disease, it is unwise to use abrasive soap in these situations. Abrasive soaps can open up wounds, including recently formed or softened scabs, and actually heighten the chances of contracting a disease. To minimize the chance of contracting a bloodborne pathogen, avoid the use of abrasive soaps after removal of protective equipment.