Question

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

• For "Perform hand hygiene after coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs": Hand hygiene after coughing/sneezing is a standard, evidence - based infection control measure as it removes germs from hands that may have been contaminated, preventing their spread to others or surfaces.
• For "Cough and sneeze into disposable tissue and discard in an appropriate waste receptacle": This is a correct infection control reminder. Using a tissue to cover coughs/sneezes and properly disposing of it contains the germs within the tissue and prevents them from spreading through the air or onto hands/surfaces.
• For "Cough and sneeze into the air to prevent getting the germs on hands, which can contaminate surfaces": This is incorrect. Coughing/sneezing into the air spreads germs directly into the environment, increasing the risk of others inhaling them or them landing on surfaces.
• For "Wear disposable gloves at all times to prevent the spread of germs": Wearing gloves at all times is not practical or necessary for general infection control. Gloves can become contaminated and if not changed properly, can spread germs. Also, many daily tasks don't require gloves, and hand hygiene is more important in many cases.

Answer:

• Correct options:
• Perform hand hygiene after coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs.
• Cough and sneeze into disposable tissue and discard in an appropriate waste receptacle.
• Incorrect options:
• Cough and sneeze into the air to prevent getting the germs on hands, which can contaminate surfaces.
• Wear disposable gloves at all times to prevent the spread of germs.