Hand Washing
How often should you wash your hands?
A) You should aim for 10 times day.
B) Every chance you get
C) Only when they get dirty
D) Situationally such as before cooking or eating, after using the bathroom or being around someone ill etc.
D There is no recommended amount of times but should be done as makes sense for the situations you encounter.
How often should you brush your teeth?
A) Once a day
B) When your breath smells
C) After breakfast and before dinner
D) Before breakfast and after dinner/before bed
D
How often should you wash your body?
Once a day
When should you take out the trash?
A) When it it full
B) When it is 80% full
C) Every day
D) Whenever you feel like it
B Ideally this prevents overflows and messes
Brainstorm 3 situations that might make doing your laundry difficult and a solution to each situation.
Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. Having surgery so you ask a friend to do your laundry for you.
How long should you scrub your hands with soap before rinsing?
A) 1 minute
B) 20 Seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) Enough time to make a lather.
B
What is the biggest contributor of bad breath?
A) Eating garlic
B) Not brushing your tongue
C) Not flossing
D) Not going to the dentist
B
Why is it important to wash your hair?
A) Germs and bacteria can start to collect making your hair smell
B) It can impede hair growth
C) So your hair doesn't look bad
D) Both A and B
D
How soon after using dishes should you wash them?
A) Within 2 hours
B) Within a Day
C) When you get to it
A When left at room temperature, bacteria can double in number in as little as twenty minutes. Best to just clean those dishes right away
Brainstorm 3 situations that might make showering difficult and a solution to each situation.
Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. Going through a depressive episode so you use wipes and deodorant to help keep you feeling and smelling clean.
True or False: Hand sanitizer is as effective as handwashing.
False
How often should you go to the dentist?
Every 6 months
What is the most effective way to apply deoderant?
Hint: choose two letters
A) On clean dry skin
B) Immediately after you shower
C) Before Bed
D) In the morning
A and C. Deodorant woks best when applied on clean dry skin before bed. You typically sweat less during the night so it gives the deodorant a more dry surface to absorb into.
Bonus question: How often should you wash your jeans?
Most answers are acceptable.
Bonus answer: after 3-6 wares or when they look dirty or smell whichever comes first.
Brainstorm 3 situations that might make doing the dished difficult and a solution to each situation.
Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. You have cast you can't get wet so you eat freezer meals and use paper plates/plastic cups/utensils while you recover to help prevent the spread of bacteria.
Which of the following has the most germs?
A) A water fountain
B) A toilet seat
C) A table top
D) The bathroom door
A
True or False: With out toothpaste brushing your teeth will do no good.
False: While toothpaste is helpful it is better to brush with nothing than not brush at all.
Name 3 places that should be washed in the shower but might be forgotten.
Use your judgment. Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. feet, belly button, behind your ears, etc.
How often should you wash your sheets?
Once a week.
Brainstorm 3 situations that might make oral hygiene difficult and a solution to each situation.
Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. You have sensory issues so you get a soft bristled toothbrush and use your favorite podcast to distract yourself while bushing your teeth.
Washing your hands can prevent __________ of common colds.
A) 15%
B) 50%
C) 20%
D) 75%
C
True or False: Your gums cannot grow back.
True. This is why proper brushing and flossing is important to prevent a receding gum line.
True or false: Hair does not always need to be washed everyday for optimal hygiene.
True: different hair textures require different routines to have happy and healthy hair. Everyone is different.
True or false It has be scientifically proven that clutter impacts your mental health
True, clutter can affect our anxiety levels, sleep, and ability to focus. It can also make us less productive, triggering coping and avoidance strategies that make us more likely to snack on junk and watch TV shows.
Brainstorm 3 situations that might make cleaning your room/keeping things tidy difficult and a solution to each situation.
Most answers are acceptable.
Ex. you really struggle with motivation so you plan out a time to do it and put on your favorite music to get you moving and feeling happy.