Infection controlQuestion 273 of 1700
How should a person who is coughing help prevent spread?
- Cough into the bare hand, then wave the air away
- Stop breathing for a moment until it passes
- Cough into the elbow or a tissue
- Cough toward the wall and then walk away
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Correct answer: Cough into the elbow or a tissue
Coughing into the elbow or a tissue keeps droplets from spreading. Used tissues must be thrown away.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026