Personal Hygiene
This liquid or bar helps remove dirt and germs from hands.
What is soap?
Healthcare workers wear these to prevent the spread of germs.
What are gloves?
The most common way germs spread from person to person.
What is hand contact?
This disposable item is used to cover coughs and sneezes.
What is a tissue?
True or False: Cold weather causes colds.
false
Brushing and flossing daily helps maintain this.
oral hygiene
This process eliminates all bacteria and viruses from medical instruments.
What is sterilization?
This vaccine helps prevent influenza.
What is the flu shot?
This alcohol-based product is used to disinfect hands.
What is hand sanitizer?
The dirtiest part of the human body is this.
hands
You should do this for at least 20 seconds to properly clean your hands.
washing hands
A hospital-acquired infection is known by this abbreviation.
What is an HAI?
A highly contagious gastrointestinal illness often spread through unwashed hands.
What is norovirus?
This hygiene tool removes plaque and food from between teeth.
What is dental floss?
The recommended amount of sleep for good health and hygiene.
7–9 hours?
This personal item should be replaced every 3–4 months to maintain dental hygiene.
toothbrush
Used needles should be disposed of in this type of container.
What is a sharps container?
This term refers to keeping a safe distance from infected individuals.
What is social distancing?
This term describes a substance that kills bacteria on the skin or surfaces.
What is an antiseptic?
This is the number of times you should brush your teeth daily.
at least twice
This common hygiene mistake can lead to bad breath and gum disease.
What is not flossing?
The most effective way to reduce the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
What is hand hygiene?
This three-letter agency sets hygiene and safety standards in the U.S.
What is the CDC?
This protective equipment is worn over the nose and mouth in hospitals.
What is a face mask?
Myth or Fact: Hand sanitizer is more effective than soap and water.
myth