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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?

With a paper towel

With a fabric towel

On your trousers

Shake them vigorously

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

Before writing a letter

Before handling food

After touching a client

Before touching a client

Before going to bed

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

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

Only drink purified water

Cover cuts and grazes on their hands with a waterproof dressing

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