Hand Hygeine

According to the CDC, how long should you wash your hands?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

• Until the suds come off

When should you wash your hands with soap and water?

• When your hands are visibly dirty

• Before and after eating

• After using the restroom

• All of the above

True or False: Hot water is more effective than cold water when washing your hands

• True

• False

What is the easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection?

• Hand washing

• Wearing gloves

• Covering your nose when you cough or sneeze

• Wearing a gown and a mask

Which of the following is NOT one of the most missed areas when washing your hands?

• Backs of hands

• Between the fingers

• Knuckles

• Sides of the hands

• Palms

Which surfaces of the hands should be washed during hand washing?

• Only the palms

• Only the fingertips

• All surfaces of the hands

• Only up to the wrist

Tags

NCHSE

What is a germ?

• a microorganism that gets rid of disease

• a microorganism that spreads disease

• an organism that is harmless

• an organism that only infects animals

How can we avoid germs

• Not touching surfaces

• Not touching our faces

• Covering our mouths when we sneeze and cough

• Washing our hands

What should you wash your hands with

• Just water

• Just HOT water

• Soap and water

• Just Soap

Why should you rub your hands?

• To cause friction

• Remove dirt

• Thoroughly clean hands

• All of the above