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Hand Hygiene Practices Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aria just finished playing outside and her hands are dirty. The most effective method for her to remove germs from her hands is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Rinsing hands with water only
Washing hands with soap and water
Wiping hands with a dry towel
Using hand lotion
2.

What is the minimum recommended duration for scrubbing hands with soap during handwashing?

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

1 minute

3.

Which part of the hand is most commonly missed during handwashing?

a)

Palms

b)

Fingertips

c)

Back of the hands

d)

Wrists

4.

Which of the following is NOT considered a moment when hand hygiene should be performed in a healthcare setting?

a)

Before eating

b)

After touching a patient

c)

After using the restroom

d)

After reading a book

5.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing?

a)

Wet hands, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry

b)

Apply soap, wet hands, scrub, rinse, dry

c)

Scrub, wet hands, apply soap, rinse, dry

d)

Wet hands, scrub, apply soap, rinse, dry

6.

A student is about to eat lunch after using a public computer. What should they do to maintain proper hand hygiene?

a)

Wipe hands on their clothes

b)

Use hand sanitizer or wash hands with soap and water

c)

Ignore hand hygiene since the computer looks clean

d)

Only rinse hands with water

7.

If soap and water are not available, which alternative is recommended for hand hygiene?

a)

Use a dry tissue

b)

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

c)

Use hand lotion

d)

Use a wet cloth

8.

Why is it important to dry hands thoroughly after washing?

a)

Wet hands are uncomfortable

b)

Germs transfer more easily from wet hands

c)

It makes hands smell better

d)

It is not important

9.

A healthcare worker notices that their hands are visibly dirty after removing gloves. What should they do next?

a)

Use hand sanitizer only

b)

Wipe hands with a tissue

c)

Wash hands with soap and water

d)

Put on a new pair of gloves

10.

A student observes that many classmates skip handwashing after using the restroom. What could be a strategic approach to encourage better hand hygiene practices in the school?

a)

Ignore the behavior

b)

Put up educational posters and organize a hand hygiene campaign

c)

Complain to the principal only

d)

Remove soap from the restroom

11.

Explain in your own words how to correctly wash your hands.

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