Lesson 2 - Hand Washing

Question 1

What is handwashing?

Answer 1

Washing your hands with plain soap or antimicrobial soap (that contains an antiseptic agent .The antiseptic agent is meant to be at sufficient concentration, sufficient enough to destroy microorganism) and water

Question 2

Why should we wash our hands?

Answer 2

To prevents infections as hands are the main transmission method of pathogens,

Question 3

When should the doctor wash their hands?

Answer 3

Before touching the patient, before procedure, after being exposed to bodily fluid, after touching the patient, after touching the patients surroundings