PERSONAL HYGIENE
TRUE OR FALSE. Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick?
FALSE. Bacteria and viruses are types of germs
TRUE OR FALSE. Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled or stained.
FLASE. Skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor.
TRUE OR FALSE. Is it okay to not use shampoo or soap when showering?
FALSE
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day? A) Before you eat B) Before a shower C) In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between D) After you drink water
C) In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between
How long should you wash your hands? A) At least 20 seconds B) For the length of the song Happy Birthday C) For the length of the song ABC's D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What causes body odor? A) Going to school B) Dirt, oil and sweat C) Talking on the phone D) Playing video games
B) Dirt, oil and sweat
TRUE OR FALSE. It is okay to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing.
FALSE. Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily including underwear, socks, and shirts.
How should you wash your feet and body? A) With soap and a wash cloth, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies and drying well with a towel B) No need to use soap, just rinse off with water in the shower C) Just spray with perfume/cologne and apply deodorant D) Just wash with soap
A) With soap and a wash cloth, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies and drying well with a towel
How long should you brush your teeth? A) At least 30 seconds B) Until they hurt C) Until they bleed D) 3 seconds
A) 30 seconds
What part of the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed? A) the top of your hands B) the palm of you hands C) fingernails D) the fingers
C) fingernails
What are places on your body that can cause body odor? A) Armpits B) Feet C) Hair D) All of the above
D) All of the above
How can you keep your shoes fresh and dry? A) Take shoes off when you come home to allow them to air dry. B) If you have a second pair, alternate days C) Change socks everyday D) All of the above
D) All of the above
TRUE OR FLASE. Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly
TRUE
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath? A) Teeth B) Tongue C) Gums D) Hair follicles
B) Tongue
When is a good time to wash your hands?
After touching something that isn’t yours, after being around someone who is sick, after taking out the trash, before going to sleep, after you wake up, after touching waste bins, after touching animals, before and after handling food, after using the bathroom and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing, after touching door knobs etc.
What is personal hygiene? A) Using soap to clean yourself B) Dental check-ups C) Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more D) Taking showers
C) Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more
What clothing needs to be changed daily? A) Coats and outerwear B) Socks C) Hair ties D) Underwear E) Both B and D
E) Both B and D
When is a good time to put on deodorant? A) After a shower B) In the morning C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
How often should you get dental check-ups? A) You do not need to get check ups B) Once every 6 years C) Every 6 months D) When there is candy stuck in you teeth
C) Every 6 months
Which has more germs, a toilet seat or a dollar bill?
Dollar bill
What is personal hygiene a good prevention of? A) Tooth decay B) Diseases and sickness C) Loosing hair D) Looking silly
B) Diseases and sickness
What causes clothing to smell? A) Environment (cigarette smoke, cooking smells, etc.) B) When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt and oils in the skin and hair C) Food, dirt and stains on clothing D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What should be used every time you shower? A) Shampoo B) Conditioner C) Body wash D) All the above
D) All the above
What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath? A) Floss and brush your teeth B) Exercise and eat healthy foods C) Use mouthwash when it stinks, no needs to brush D) See your dentist every 6 years & only brush before your visit
A) Floss and brush your teeth
Which of these hand hygiene methods will KILL bacteria? A)Plain soap and water B) Antibacterial soap and water C) Alcohol-based hand rubs D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C. Cleaning your hands with plain soap and water will remove bacteria, but not kill bacteria.