Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

What is the proper way to wash hands?

1. Dry, lather, scrub, rinse, wet

2. Dry, scrub, wet, rinse, lather

3. Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry

4. Wet, scrub, lather, rinse, dry

The correct answer is: Dry, lather, scrub, rinse, wet

Washing your hands is an important step in preventing the spread of germs. The proper way to wash your hands is to first wet your hands with water, then apply soap to create lather. Next, scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds, making sure to clean all areas including between fingers and under nails. Then, rinse your hands thoroughly with water. Finally, dry your hands completely using a clean towel or air dryer. Option A follows this proper handwashing method, while the other options have incorrect orders of the steps. Option B starts with drying, which should be the final step. Option C starts with wetting, which should be done after applying soap. Option D has the steps in the right order but the incorrect action of scrubbing before lathering. Therefore, the correct answer is A Dry, lather, scrub, rinse, wet.