Personal HygieneQuestion 106 of 320
What is the correct ORDER of steps for proper handwashing?
a.Apply soap, rinse, wet hands, dry
b.Wet hands with warm water, apply soap and scrub 10-15 seconds (including between fingers and under nails), rinse, and dry with a single-use towel or air dryer
c.Dry hands, apply soap, wet hands, scrub
d.Rinse with cold water and wipe on apron
Explanation
Proper handwashing is: wet hands and arms with warm running water, apply soap, vigorously scrub hands, arms, between fingers, and under nails for 10 to 15 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a single-use paper towel or hand dryer, for a total of at least 20 seconds. The other sequences put steps out of order or use an apron, which recontaminates the hands.
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