Techniques like hand washing, wearing gowns, and wearing face masks can help prevent infections from being passed from one person to another. Frequent hand washing remains the most important defense against the spread of unwanted organisms. There are other forms of prevention such as avoiding the use of illicit drugs, using a condom, and having a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Cooking foods well and avoiding foods that have been left outside for a long time is also important. COUNT 5
QSN1 What can wearing gowns and face masks help prevent? ANS1 infections from being passed from one person to another QSN2 What is the most important defense against the spread of unwanted organisms? ANS2 Frequent hand washing QSN3 Avoiding drugs and using condoms are other forms of what? ANS3 prevention QSN4 Why is it important to cook foods well? ANS4 prevention QSN5 What should one do with foods that have been left outside for a long time? ANS5 avoiding