Question

question 12 out of 14:
which one of the following statements is correct about handwashing?
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you need to rub your hands under water for 5 seconds.
when wetting hands, fingertips should point down.
if youre going to wear gloves, you dont need to use soap when washing your hands.
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Explanation:

• For the first option: Proper handwashing with rubbing (with soap, not just under water) should last at least 20 seconds, so this is incorrect.
• For the second option: When wetting hands, pointing fingertips down helps prevent water from running up the arms and potentially contaminating clean areas, which is a correct handwashing practice.
• For the third option: Even when wearing gloves, hands should be washed with soap to ensure cleanliness before putting on gloves (and after removing them), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. When wetting hands, fingertips should point down.