Handwashing

Question 1

__________ is a simple but effective way to prevent infections

Answer 1

Proper hand hygiene

Question 2

__________ can stop the spread of germs from one person to another, and throughout an entire community-from your home and workplace, to childcare facilities and hospitals.

Answer 2

Clean hands

Question 3

Before routine handwashing, what is the first thing you need to do?

Answer 3

Remove jewelry

Question 4

Routine handwashing:
1.Stand a few ____ from the sink

Answer 4

inches

Question 5

Routine handwashing:
2.Turn on the ______and place hands under the running water.

Answer 5

faucet

Question 6

Routine handwashing:
3.Use ___and work up lather.

Answer 6

soap

Question 7

Routine handwashing:
4. Make sure to scrub all surfaces for at least ____ (how many seconds)

Answer 7

15s.

Question 8

Routine handwashing:
5. Apply a little friction and rub hands together for at least __ seconds (20 seconds)

Answer 8

15 seconds

Question 9

Routine handwashing:
6. Rinse the hands from the ___ to _____ using downward motion

Answer 9

wrist, fingertips

Question 10

Routine handwashing:
7. Dry hands using a clean _____

Answer 10

paper towel

Question 11

Routine handwashing:
8.Use the _____ to close the faucet except when it is foot or motion activated.

Answer 11

paper towel

Question 12

Entire handwashing procedure time?

Answer 12

1 minute (40-60s)