Personal Hygiene
What are 2 ways that germs can enter the body and get us sick?
Eyes, mouth, nose
True or False: Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained.
False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)
True or False: You only need to shower when you can visibly see dirt on your skin.
False
How often should you get dental check-ups? a. 1X a year b. Once every 2 years c. Every 6 months d. Only when your teeth hurt.
c. Every 6 months.
How long should you scrub your hands with soap for? A. 10 seconds B. 2 minutes C. 20 seconds
C. 20 seconds (about the amount of time it takes you to sing the "A, B, C's" song.
To prevent Covid-19, how far away is it recommended you stay from people who do not live in your household?
6 feet
True or False: It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing.
False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)
When might you need to shower more than one time a day?
How often is it recommended the average person brushes their teeth?
2-3X a day (after each meal)
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed.
Fingernails
True or False: Coronavirus can only be spread if someone sneezes on you or into the air around you.
False: When you talk, particles enter the air as well. It is recommended by the CDC that masks be worn by everyone to be most effective.
True or False: I cannot spread Covid-19 if I do not have symptoms (coughing, fever, trouble breathing, etc.)
False: You can have Covid-19 and spread germs before you have symptoms. Also, you can have Covid-19 with no symptoms and spread to others.
How long do you need to brush your teeth for? A. 30 seconds B. 2 minutes C. 5 minutes
B. 2 minutes
Name at least three good times to wash your hands.
After touching waste bins, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food; after using the bathroom and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.
What is personal hygiene?
Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more.
What 2 clothing items needs to be changed daily? A. Coats B. Socks C. Hair ties D. Underwear
B. Socks and D. Underwear
True or False: Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly.
True
A cavity is caused from sugar that sits on your teeth providing food for bacteria. The bacteria then creates acid that eats through the enamel on your teeth causing holes in your teeth and pain.
Name two reasons personal hygiene is important.
Prevent cavities, prevent diseases/sickness, prevent smells, prevent infections
Name two things that make clothing smell.
Environment (cooking smells, cigarettes, etc.); When bacteria mixes with skin cells, and hair; Food, dirt and stains.
When are 2 good times to put on deodorant?
After a shower and in the morning
What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?
Brush your teeth and floss
Name 3 objects/places that have large amounts of germs on them.
water fountain, remote control, cell phone, money, light switches