Hand Hygiene
How many seconds should we wash our hands for? Hint: The equivalent of the song we sing on your birthday.
At least 20 seconds! (The length of the happy birthday song.)
What does shaving have to do with body odor?
Bacteria can cling to and grow on hair causing odor.
How can good personal hygiene impact your mental health?
Improve your self-esteem, make you more confident, help prevent an increase in anxiety and depression, help establish routine, etc.
Name at least two healthy oral hygiene habits.
Brushing twice a day, flossing, using mouth wash, going to the dentist twice a year, using a water pick, etc.
Name three negative effects of smoking cigarettes.
Smoking cigarettes raises your blood pressure, reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, causes mucus to build up in the lungs, can cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, gum disease, bad breath,etc.
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty you should do this.
Wash your hands with soap.
What is the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant?
Antiperspirant dries up sweat and clogs pores. Deodorant kills odor causing bacteria.
Coping with a mental health issue may impact your ability to keep up with what?
Personal hygiene or ADLs (activities of daily living).
Other than your teeth, what is an important part of your mouth to brush?
Tongue
What is one major thing you should avoid with your nails and why?
You should avoid biting your nails because there could be a lot of bacteria and germs underneath the nails. Biting your nails spreads the bacteria from under your nails to your mouth and can make you sick.
This practice is the first line of defense against the spread of disease and illness.
What is handwashing?
What is it called when you get used to your own body odor?
Olfactory Fatigue
Name one way you can keep track of your hygiene.
Habit tracker, setting alarms/reminders, writing notes for yourself, write down a schedule.
How often should you get a dental cleaning?
Every 6 months
Not getting enough of this can increase your risk for depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
This may be used to prevent the spread of germs when soap and water are not available.
What is hand sanitizer?
How often should you wash your bath towel?
At least every three days
What is the recommended hours of sleep each night?
8-10 hours.
What does brushing your teeth prevent?
Cavities and bad breath.
How many glasses of water should you drink in a day?
8 glasses (64oz)
Aside from handwashing, what are at least two other techniques or things we can do that help curb the spread of infection and disease?
Practice good personal hygiene habits such as showering, grooming, cutting your nails, brushing your teeth, covering your sneeze/cough, etc.
Getting vaccinated against infectious disease, using PPE (masks) when necessary.
The condition that can result from poor FOOT hygiene
Athlete's Foot
Name one way to prevent self-neglect.
Reducing isolation, attending program, establishing a hygiene routine, etc.
What is the ingredient in most toothpastes that helps protect teeth against cavities
Fluoride
A clean ________ on your bed at night can help prevent acne.
Pillow case
(You should wash your pillowcases at least once a week. This is because pillowcases collect a lot of sweat, dust, dead skin cells, and stains. )