Handwashing

According to the CDC, how long should you wash your hands?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

• Until the suds come off

When should you wash your hands with soap and water?

• When your hands are visibly dirty

• Before and after eating

• After using the restroom

• All of the above

True or False: Hot water is more effective than cold water when washing your hands

• True

• False

What is the easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection?

• Hand washing

• Wearing gloves

• Covering your nose when you cough or sneeze

• Wearing a gown and a mask

Which of the following is NOT one of the most missed areas when washing your hands?

• Backs of hands

• Between the fingers

• Knuckles

• Sides of the hands

• Palms

Why do you wash your hands?

• to give them exercise

• to get dirty

• to get rid of germs

• to do your homework

How does handwashing help in reducing the spread of infections?

• By removing germs and bacteria from the hands.

• By causing skin irritation and allergies.

• By making the immune system weaker.

• By spreading germs and bacteria to others.

What are the consequences of not washing hands properly?

• Spread of germs and diseases

• Contamination of food and surfaces

• Weakened immune system

• Increased risk of infection

What are some situations when hand sanitizer can be used instead of handwashing?

• When you prefer the smell of hand sanitizer

• When you want a quicker and easier option

• When you want to save water

• When soap and water are not readily available

Step 1 when washing your hands for asepsis

• turn on faucet and adjust water temperature

• palm to palm

• apply soap

• back of hands