Nail
Hygiene
Hygiene
Why should you avoid biting your nails?
putting your fingers in your mouth can spread germs; you could bite your nails too short and cause infection, a hangnail, or an ingrown nail;
How many times should you brush your teeth?
2-3 times a day!
Other than soap, what other product can you use to effectively kill germs found on your hands?
The use of Hand Sanitizer!
What can you use to effectively clean your hair?
Shampoo.
How often should you change your socks?
Every day or whenever your feet get sweaty
Why is it important to make sure to clean under your nails?
To rinse away buildup dirt, and germs.
Other than brushing teeth, what are other ways you can have proper teeth hygiene?
Using mouth wash and flossing daily
In addition to your palms, name 3 other areas you should scrub when washing your hands.
backs of hands; under nails; between fingers, up the wrists
What are two actions that can harm the scalp and hair?
too much heat (hair dryer, flat iron, curling iron)
not washing regularly
List at least two ways to get eye-strain.
looking at the sun; reading in low light; sitting too close to the TV; not wearing proper corrective lenses; spending too much time on the computer/phone;
What can happen if you do not clean under your nails effectively?
You can get infections!
How long should you brush your teeth for?
At least for 2 Minutes.
What song is associated with hand washing?
The Happy Birthday Song or the ABCs
Why is it important for us to shower?
It washes away bacteria and other germs that are not good for our skin.
How often should you change your pillowcase and bed sheets?
At least once a month.
What is a tool that you can use to trim your nails?
Nail Clippers
True or false: Chewing gum is an okay alternative to brushing your teeth.
False!
While it might help mask your bad breath for a minute, often gum has ingredients that increase plaque buildup.
When should you wash your hands?
When you sneeze or cough, before and after handling food, after using the bathroom
How often should you use a clean towel?
Every two or three days, or at lease once a week.
How long should you wash your hair with shampoos for before rinsing?
At least 30-40 seconds
True or False: It is okay to only clean under your nails once a week.
False! You should clean your nails daily!
What are some of the bad things that can happen if you do not brush your teeth?
Bad breathe, yellow teeth, rotten teeth, cavities.
How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 Seconds!
True or False: Scrubbing while showering is not a proper method to get clean.
False! How else are you going to get the sweat and dead skin cells off?!
What can you do to prevent body Odor?
Shower regularly and use deodorant.
How many germ colonies (bacteria cells that produce tons of other bacteria) do you find under the average nail?
10-50 on average, which doesn't sound like that much, but if they're cleaner or longer, the range can be between 3-700. Most common germs found are: staphylococcus, E. coli, and Klebsiella, as well as fungi and viruses like human papillomavirus, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
What is the most common cause of yellow teeth?
Usually eating or drinking dark-colored foods or beverages, combined with infrequent or inadequate oral hygiene. Other contributing causes include: alcohol and tobacco use, illness, medication, aging (enamel becomes thinner, so the inner yellow dentin is more apparent), and sometimes genetics.
What is a step of hand hygiene that many people forget?
Scrubbing your fingernails when washing, especially given that most concentrated area of bacteria on our hands live underneath them.
Only 20% of people dry their hands after they wash them, and damp hands are 1,000 times more likely to spread bacteria than dry hands.
Is it unhygienic to just use your hands to soap your body and not a washcloth or scrubbing device?
Technically no. If your hands are clean and free of bacteria, they due the trick when it comes to actual cleansing. What hands lack though in comparison to a washcloth or scrubbie is exfoliation, which doesn't need to be done daily, but is a deeper and more effective way to clean.
Why is it important to change your socks?
To keep your feet from smelling and developing fungi like athletes' foot. Also, when socks aren't changed, you can transfer smells and fungi to your shoes as well.