Handwashing

What is the number one way to prevent colds?

• take Tylenol

• get an antibiotic from your doctor

• don't go out with a wet head

• good handwashing procedures

What is the best precaution for preventing foodborne illnesses?

• buy from an approved vendor

• Use the vendor with the best quality food

• handwashing

• having a clean restaurant

What temperature should the water be when washing your hands?

• 32 degrees F

• 70 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

• 120 degrees F

What is a single use towel?

• A towel that gets used only once

• a towel you can use for the entire day

• a towel you share with someone

• a towel that can be bleached and reused

If you are preparing food, hand sanitizer is acceptable to use in place of handwashing

• True

• False

How long should you scrub your hands for to insure they are clean?

• 20-30 seconds

• 40- 50 seconds

• one minute

• two minutes

What is a good way to help you wash for the correct amount of time?

• set a timer

• have someone time you

• sing the ABC's song to yourself

• hop on one foot and count

Which part of your hand should you scrub while hand washing?

• Just the tops of your hands

• The tops of your hands, palms, knuckles, fingers, fingernails and wrists

• Just your fingers

• The tops and palms of your hands

The proper order of steps when handwashing is:

• scrub, rinse, soap, dry, wet hands

• wet hands, soap, scrub, rinse, dry

• rinse hands, scrub, soap, wet hands, dry

• wet hands, soap, dry, rinse, scrub

True or False: You should wash your hands before, during and after preparing foods.

• True

• False