Handwashing Quiz

What are the three types of handwashing?

• Social

• Clinical

• Surgical

• All of the above

When should we wash our hands?

• Never

• Only when told

• After toilet use

• If I get caught

If you see water on the floor, what should you do?

• Splash more water

• Nothing it's not my job to clean

• Wipe up with paper towels

• Tell my trainer to clean it

If you are allergic to the liquid soap, what options do you have?

• Use a hypoallergenic option

• Refuse to wash your hands and find a safe place

• Just use the liquid soap and take an antihistamine

• Ignore the soap step completely

What is the first step in social handwashing?

• Wipe hands on pants

• Shake the wet hands at your trainer

• Turn on cold tap

• 10 Pump of liquid soap on your palms

Why should we use cold water instead of hot?

• Because cold water is better for our hands

• Hot water may cause a burn

• Just use hot water only

• If I get caught

How long should handwashing go for?

• 30 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 120 hours

• 2 seconds

Instead of a timer what else can I do?

• Sing Happy Birthday at least twice

• Just guess the time

• Only a few seconds is fine

• No one is counting so ignore the time limit

How should I dry my hands after handwashing?

• Wipe hands on back of trainer

• Pat dry with at least 2 paper towels

• Wipe your hands on your pants

• If I get caught

What should we do with the used paper towels?

• Take away in pocket and use to blow nose later

• Flush it down the toilet

• Throw on the floor

• Place in the bin