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Know what contributes to the reduction of the spread of infection in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings

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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? Select the correct answer.

Shake them vigorously

On your trousers

With a paper towel

With a fabric towel

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

Before handling food

Before going to bed

After touching a client

Before touching a client

Before writing a letter

To minimise the risk of spreading infection, practitioners should.... Select the two correct answers.

Only drink purified water

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

Cover cuts and grazes on their hands with a waterproof dressing

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