The Basics
This practice is the first line of defense against the spread of disease and infection
handwashing
What do handwashing help remove?
germs or bacteria and viruses
When should you wash your hands after using the bathroom?
everytime
Which is more effective: hand sanitizer or soap and water?
soap and water
True or False: Hot water is needed to kill germs during handwashing.
false: warm water works just as well
What is the minimum amount of time you should scrub your hands with soap?
happy birthday twice, or 20 seconds
True or False: Germs are visible to the naked eye.
false
When should you wash your hands after coughing or sneezing?
immediately afterward
Why is rinsing important after using soap?
wash away the germs and dirt that the soap lifted from your skin
True or False: If my hands look clean, I don’t need to wash them.
false (Germs are invisible.)
what is the suggested water temperature?
warm water
How can germs spread if you don’t wash your hands?
through touching objects, food, or people
rue or False: You should wash your hands after taking out the garbage.
true
Can hand sanitizer remove all types of germs and dirt?
no, especially not when hands are greasy or visibly dirty
You only need to wash your palms to clean your hands. True or False?
false (You must wash all parts: back, between fingers, under nails, etc.)
What are the two main things you need to wash your hands effectively?
soap and water
Name one illness that can spread through unwashed hands.
the flu, cold, or food poisoning
After blowing your nose while sick, what should you do?
wash hands immediately
When is one time its not ok to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
when hands are visibly spoiled
Rinsing with water alone is just as effective as using soap. True or False?
false (Soap is essential for lifting and removing germs.)
5 steps are?
wet, lather with soap, scrub, rinse, dry
What part of your hand do people often forget to wash?
thumbs or under the fingernails
After touching money or using a shared touchscreen, what should you do?
wash your hands
Hand sanitizer must contain at least what percent alcohol to be effective?
60%
True or False: You can skip handwashing if you wear gloves.
false (Germs can still transfer when removing gloves or if they tear.)