Handwashing Video to Pair with GloGerm Activity

What is the recommended minimum duration for washing hands with soap and water to ensure proper hygiene?

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

Which of the following is a key advantage of using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer over washing hands with soap and water?

• It kills all types of microorganisms, including viruses.

• It is more effective at removing visible dirt.

• It does not require access to a sink or paper towels.

• It provides long-lasting protection against germs.

When bacteria from hands are cultured on an agar plate, what does each visible white spot represent?

• A single, individual bacterium.

• A colony that originated from one bacterium and grew into thousands or millions.

• A dead bacterial cell.

• A viral particle.