Question

select all that apply which of the following reminders for infection control should be listed on posters? □ wear disposable gloves at all times to prevent the spread of germs. □ cough and sneeze into disposable tissue and discard in an appropriate waste receptacle. □ cough and sneeze into the air to prevent getting the germs on hands, which can contaminate surfaces. □ perform hand hygiene after coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs.

Explanation:

• For "Wear disposable gloves at all times...": Not all situations require gloves, so this is incorrect.
• For "Cough and sneeze into the air...": This spreads germs, so incorrect.
• For "Cough and sneeze into disposable tissue...": This is a proper way to contain germs, so correct.
• For "Perform hand hygiene after coughing...": This prevents germ spread, so correct.

Answer:

• C. Cough and sneeze into disposable tissue and discard in an appropriate waste receptacle
• D. Perform hand hygiene after coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs