Hand washing quiz

What are the three types of handwashing?

• Social

• Clinical

• Surgical

•  All of the above

What is required for effective social handwashing?

• Soap

• Water

• Paper towel

• All of the above

How long should you wash your hands for?

• 20 Seconds

• Until they look clean

• 2 minutes

• 60 seconds

When should you wash your hands

• When they look dirty

• Before and after eating

• After using the bathroom

• All of the above

How should you dry your hands after washing

• Use a cloth/ tow

• Shake them dry

• Wipe your hands on your clothing

• Use a paper towel

Which statements are true when handwashing

• The more soap you use the cleaner your hands will be.

• Hand sanitiser is not as effective as soap

• Good handwashing practice is necessary for maintaining health

• You only need to practice good hand hygiene if you are interacting with others

What do you do if there is water spilled on the floor

• Leave it to dry

• Notify a cleaner

• It is not your responsibility

• Wipe it up with a paper towel

If you are allergic to soap

• Just rinse your hands

• Use available soap and seek medical advice if it triggers your allergy

• Use a hypo – allergenic alternative

• You are exempt from hand washing

What is the most effective method of hand washing

• Use cold water

• Use the hottest water you can tolerate

• Warm water

• All of the above

What do you do with a used paper towel

• leave it on the sink for the cleaner

• Place it in a bin

• Flush it in the toilet

• Leave it on the floor