PROPER HAND WASHING TECHNIQUE

What is the first step in proper hand washing?

• • Apply soap

• • Lather and scrub

• • Wet your hands

• • Dry your hands

What type of water should you use to wet your hands?

• • Hot water only

• • Cold water only

• • Clean, running water (warm or cold)

• • Stagnant water

Why should you turn off the tap after wetting your hands?

• • To prevent soap from washing away

• • To conserve water

• • To avoid making a mess

• • To cool down the water

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What should you apply to your hands after wetting them?

• • Lotion

• • Soap

• • Hand sanitizer

• • Powder

Which of the following can be used as soap?

• • Liquid soap

• • Bar soap

• • Powder soap

• • All of the above

How long should you scrub your hands during the lathering step?

• • 5 seconds

• • 10 seconds

• • 20 seconds

• • 30 seconds

Which song can help you time the scrubbing of your hands?

• • "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

• • "Happy Birthday"

• • "Jingle Bells"

• • "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

What areas of your hands should you scrub during washing?

• • Only the palms

• • Palms and fingertips

• • All parts, including the backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails

• • Only the fingertips

What should you do after lathering and scrubbing your hands?

• • Dry your hands

• • Apply more soap

• • Rinse thoroughly under clean, running water

• • Apply hand sanitizer

Why is it important to rinse thoroughly?

• • To remove all soap residue

• • To cool down your hands

• • To relax your skin

• • To prepare for drying