Hand Hygiene
What song can we use to time how long to wash our hands?
Happy Birthday! (or at least 20 seconds)
How often should you see a dentist?
Every 6 months
How often should you shower or bathe?
At least once a day
What are the most appropriate ways to cough & sneeze
Into your elbow, or into a tissue
Name 4 body areas that you need to keep clean.
Hair, Face, Arm Pits, Feet
Name two times that you should wash your hands.
using the bathroom, cooking, touching dirty objects, touching animals etc
About how long should you brush your teeth for?
Two Minutes
What should you shower with to remove dead skin cells and clean your body properly? (3 things)
Body wash/ soap, warm water, washcloth
What should you do if you notice you have an ingrown toenail?
A) Treat it yourself
B) Go get it checked out and treated by a professional
B
True or False: Using floss and mouthwash are examples of good oral hygiene.
True
Hand Sanitizer
How often should you switch out your tooth brush?
3 months - 4 months
Or after you are sick!
How often should you wash your hair?
It depends on your hair type and how oily your hair is.
When should you switch to a new razor?
After 5-7 uses
What's a major thing you should avoid doing with your nails & why?
Avoid biting your nails as there could be a lot of bacteria and germs underneath the nails and biting them could spread that bacteria to your mouth
This every day item carries 10 times more bacteria then most toilets
Cell phone
What does brushing your teeth prevent? Name at least two things.
Can be any of the following two: Cavities, bad breath, and gum disease
Name something we use to help eliminate body odor after we get out of the shower.
Deodorant
When washing your hair you should...
A) Start with a cold water rinse & finish with a warm water rinse
B) Start with a warm water rinse & finish with a cold water rinse
B
Name 3 negative aspects of having poor personal hygiene
free response
How can you keep your hands clean when you sneeze? And what should you do after you sneeze?
Sneeze into the inside of your elbow or into a tissue & then wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
What most common foods cause bad breath?
Onions, garlic, fish, etc.
What does shampooing your hair help with?
helps remove build up of oily residues, dead skin, product build up, etc.
Name 3 parts of your hand you should scrub when washing your hands
wrists, palms, back of hand, in between fingers, and underneath nails
Name 3 benefits of practicing good hygiene
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