Hand Hygiene
Personal Hygiene
Oral Hygiene
Coughing and Sneezing
Laundry
100
Name one time when you should wash your hands.
100
How often should you shower/bathe?
At least several times a week (typically once a day or every other day), especially after getting dirty or sweaty!
100
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
100
What is something you should do after coughing or sneezing?
Wash your hands
100
True or False: I should avoid wearing the same clothes multiple days in a row
True
200
How long should handwashing last?
At least 20 seconds (about the same amount of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice!)
200
What should you do after showering/bathing?
Towel dry and moisturize
200
You should brush your teeth for at least how long?
2 minutes
200
Why is proper cough and sneeze etiquette important?
It decreases the spread of illnesses
200
How often should you wash your bedding?
At least once a week
300
If you don't have access to soap and water, what can you do?
Use hand sanitizer
300
When showering, you should move from the _______ area to the _______.
Cleanest; Dirtiest
300
You should floss _____ a day, before _______.
Once; bed
300
Why should you avoid using your hand to cover coughing/sneezing?
If you cough/sneeze into your hand, you can transfer the germs from place to place when you touch something else
300
What type of fabric can help absorb sweat more effectively?
Cotton
400
When washing your hands, what are some areas you should remember to scrub?
Under your fingernails, between the fingers, both the front and back of your hands
400
Why is showering important?
It removes buildup from our skin surfaces, which can get rid of germs and odors.
400
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
About every 3 months (unless your toothbrush is falling apart, the bristles have become hard, or you've been sick!)
400
You should cover a cough/sneeze with a ______ or the _______ region.
Tissue; antecubital (inside of the elbow)
400
Why is regularly washing clothes and bedding important?
It helps to remove bacteria, dirt, oils, sweat, and other irritants or allergens
500
List the steps for proper handwashing.
1. Wet your hands
2. Apply soap
3. Wash your hands for 20 seconds
4. Rinse well
5. Dry your hands
6. Turn off the water (with a paper towel)
500
What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
Antiperspirants can stop or dry up sweat, deodorant covers up the odor
500
List some things that good oral hygiene can protect against.
Tooth decay, gum disease, toothaches, mouth sores
500
List the steps for proper cough and sneeze etiquette.
500
How much laundry detergent should you generally use on a regular load of clothes?
About 1 tablespoon for liquid or powder detergents, or one laundry detergent pod