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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

Question

What is the minimum recommended duration for hand washing with soap and water according to the WHO 6-Step Technique?
Options
A 10-20 seconds
B 20-30 seconds
C 30-40 seconds
D 40-60 seconds
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 9, under 'Hand Hygiene: WHO 6-Step Technique,' states: 'Minimum 40–60 s with soap and water. 20–30 s with alcohol-based hand rub.'

Hint

The duration differs between soap and water versus alcohol-based hand rub.

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