Which area is wiped last in the CHG wipes treatment sequence?

Which area is wiped last in the CHG wipes treatment sequence?

• A. Roll patient to clean neck, back, and buttocks
• B. Wash abdomen and groin
• C. Wash right leg
• D. Clean jawline

Answer: (A)

The sequence is arranged to prevent cross-contamination by cleaning from areas that are easiest to access and most likely to stay clean first, then finishing with areas that require turning the patient. The last area wiped is the neck, back, and buttocks because you typically need to roll the patient to access the back and buttocks, and you want to complete all front surfaces before changing position. Cleaning the back and buttocks last reduces the chance of dirty areas touching already cleaned skin as you reposition the patient. The jawline, abdomen/groin, and leg are front surfaces cleaned earlier in the sequence, so they are not last.

The sequence is arranged to prevent cross-contamination by cleaning from areas that are easiest to access and most likely to stay clean first, then finishing with areas that require turning the patient. The last area wiped is the neck, back, and buttocks because you typically need to roll the patient to access the back and buttocks, and you want to complete all front surfaces before changing position. Cleaning the back and buttocks last reduces the chance of dirty areas touching already cleaned skin as you reposition the patient. The jawline, abdomen/groin, and leg are front surfaces cleaned earlier in the sequence, so they are not last.