hand hygiene
This is the minimum amount of time recommended for washing hands with soap and water?
What is 20 seconds?
Plaque is a sticky film primarily made of this.
What is bacteria?
This respiratory etiquette helps prevent the spread of germs when coughing
What is coughing into your elbow or a tissue?
This skin care practice helps prevent infection from minor cuts and scrapes.
What is cleaning and covering wounds?
Adults generally need about this amount of sleep per night.
What is 7-9 hours?
Hand sanitizer should contain at least this percentage of alcohol to be effective.
What is 60% alcohol?
Flossing primarily removes plaque from where?
What is between teeth and below the gumline?
A surface that frequently spreads germs because many people touch it is called this type of surface.
What is a high-touch surface?
Changing socks regularly helps prevent this common foot condition
What is athlete's foot?
Not drinking enough fluids can lead to this condition.
What is dehydration?
Name two situations when soap and water are preferred over hand sanitizer.
What are when hands are visibly dirty, greasy, or after using the restroom?
Untreated gum disease has been linked to increased risk for these chronic health conditions.
What are heart disease, diabetes complications, or stroke?
Sharing these personal hygiene items can increase the risk of infection.
What are razors, toothbrushes, or nail clippers?
Ingrown toenails are most often prevented by trimming toenails this way.
What is straight across?
This vitamin is commonly produced when skin is exposed to sunlight
What is Vitamin D?
This common handwashing mistake reduces the effectiveness of cleaning.
What is not washing long enough or missing areas like thumbs and fingertips?
The early stage of gum disease is called this.
What is gingivitis?
Bacteria become resistant when antibiotics are used inappropriately. This is known as what?
What is antibiotic resistance?
Excessive sweating is medically known as this condition.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Poor sleep hygiene can negatively affect these two cognitive functions.
What are concentration and memory?
The areas most often missed during handwashing are these three locations.
What are thumbs, fingertips, and between fingers?
Dry mouth increases the risk of cavities because it reduces this natural protective substance.
What is saliva?
Most infectious illnesses are transmitted only through direct physical contact.
What is False?
Neglecting personal hygiene can negatively affect these three areas of life.
What are health, relationships, and self-esteem?
Name three healthy habits that strengthen the immune system.
What are adequate sleep, good nutrition, physical activity, hydration, stress management, and avoiding tobacco?