Personal HygieneQuestion 72 of 319
Which sequence correctly describes California's six-step handwash from beginning to end?
a.Sanitizer, soap, rinse, dry, scrub, faucet off with hand
b.Soap, wet, scrub, dry, rinse, faucet off with hand
c.Wet with ≥100°F water, soap, scrub 10–15 sec, rinse, dry with single-use towel, use towel to turn off faucet
d.Wet, dry, soap, scrub, rinse, faucet off with hand
Explanation
Order matters. Wetting first lets soap lather; scrubbing comes before rinsing so soil lifts off; the disposable towel is the last barrier between clean hands and the faucet handle.
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