Which of the following is the correct reason for using a paper towel to turn off the faucet after hand washing?
A)To clean the faucet after use.
B)To maintain sterility of the washed hands.
C)To prevent contamination of the faucet handle.
D)To prevent transmission of microorganisms from the faucet handle to the hands.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The faucet has microorganisms on it put there by all the "dirty" hands that touched it when turning it on. Although a paper towel isn't sterile, it's clean and protects the hands from becoming contaminated from the faucet after washing. Hand washing doesn't make the hands sterile. Wiping the faucet after use may make it look cleaner but isn't the reason for using a paper towel to turn off the faucet.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Reason for Using