” Hand Washing is the best way to control infection.” Discuss
The results of a hand-cleansing study established that in many cases, hand
washing technique was inadequate.
HAND WASH TECHNIQUE
Wet hands thoroughly with water. Take one measure of cleanser.
Rub hands palm to palm.
Right hand over the back of left. Change and repeat
Fingers linked in palms
Rotate the right hand around the left thumb, change hands and repeat.
Rotate right hand around left wrist, change hands and repeat.
Reading Comprehension
Q.1. Write the sentence from the lesson that means “bad techniques of hand washing lead to infection.”
Ans. The sentence from the lesson that means “bad techniques of hand washing lead to infection” is:
“The results of a hand cleansing study established in many cases, hand washing technique was inadequate.”
Q.2. Look at the first picture and name the areas most frequently missed while washing hands.
Ans. The areas most frequently missed while washing hands are the backside of the thumb and tips of a finger, joints of the finger, and the central part of the palm.
Q.3. There are six steps of hand washing in advertisements. Which are the steps generally missed out by us?
Ans. Step No. 5 and 6 are generally missed out by us. These steps are rotating the right hand around the left thumb and the left hand around the right thumb. Then rotate the right hand around the left wrist, change hands and
Q.4. Complete the flow chart How to wash hands?
Wet hands thoroughly with water
Take one measure of cleanser
Rub hands palm to palm
Right hand over the back of left Change and repeat
Link fingers in palms
Rotate the right hand around the left thumb. Change hands and repeat
Rotate the right hand around the left wrist. change hands and repeat
Stop