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Be able to reduce the spread of infection

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Reducing the spread of infection involves developing good hygiene habits. Infection can spread by or through the air and so it is important to cough or sneeze into a tissue that can be thrown away. Regular , especially before and after using toilets, handling food or dealing with is also essential.

What is the best way to dry your hands?

On your trousers

With a paper towel

With a fabric towel

Shake them vigorously

When should you wash your hands thoroughly? Select the three correct answers.

Before handling food

After touching a client

Before touching a client

Before going to bed

Before writing a letter

To minimise the risk of spreading infection, practitioners should do which two of the below?

Only drink purified water

Cover cuts and grazes on their hands with a waterproof dressing

Avoid sharing personal items

Put on disposable gloves at the beginning of a shift and only take them off at the end of the shift

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