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Personal Hygiene Diseases

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most common cause of halitosis?

a)

Not drinking enough water

b)

Poor oral hygiene

c)

Eating vegetables

d)

Using mouthwash daily

2.

Which practice helps prevent halitosis the most?

a)

Brushing only at night

b)

Chewing ice

c)

Brushing teeth and tongue regularly

d)

Only rinsing with water

3.

A common sign of halitosis is:

a)

Red, itchy skin

b)

Persistent unpleasant mouth odor

c)

Blurry vision

d)

A rash on the arms

4.

Dry mouth can contribute to halitosis because:

a)

Saliva removes odor-causing bacteria

b)

Saliva causes bacteria to grow

c)

Saliva stains teeth

d)

Saliva makes breath smell worse

5.

Body odor mainly occurs when sweat mixes with:

a)

Water

b)

Perfume

c)

Bacteria on the skin

d)

Soap

6.

Which area of the body is most likely to produce body odor?

a)

Forearms

b)

Feet

c)

Knees

d)

Elbows

7.

The best way to reduce body odor is:

a)

Wearing heavy clothing

b)

Showering regularly

c)

Eating more sugar

d)

Avoiding deodorant

8.

Which product helps prevent body odor by reducing sweat?

a)

Lotion

b)

Antiperspirant

c)

Hand sanitizer

d)

Sunscreen

9.

Which of the following is a common symptom of conjunctivitis?

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10.

A person with conjunctivitis should avoid:

a)

Sharing towels

b)

Drinking water

c)

Exercising

d)

Reading books

11.

Pink eye can be caused by:

a)

Only allergies

b)

Only bacteria

c)

Allergies, viruses, or bacteria

d)

Lack of sleep

12.

One way to prevent conjunctivitis is:

a)

Wearing sunglasses

b)

Washing hands regularly

c)

Sleeping more

d)

Drinking more milk

13.

Folliculitis is an infection of the:

a)

Fingernails

b)

Hair follicles

c)

Eyelids

d)

Teeth

14.

A common cause of folliculitis is:

a)

Sweating and friction

b)

Lack of sleep

c)

Eating too fast

d)

Drinking soda

15.

Folliculitis often appears as:

a)

Dry patches on the scalp

b)

Small red bumps or pimples

c)

Blue spots on the arms

d)

Blisters on the lips

16.

To reduce folliculitis risk, one should:

a)

Wear tight clothing

b)

Share razors

c)

Shower after sweating

d)

Touch irritated skin often

17.

Staph infections are caused by:

a)

Fungi

b)

Viruses

c)

Staphylococcus bacteria

d)

Allergies

18.

Staph infections can spread by:

a)

Sharing personal items

b)

Taking vitamins

c)

Eating vegetables

d)

Exercising too much

19.

To prevent staph infections, it is important to:

a)

Avoid all sports

b)

Keep wounds clean and covered

c)

Stop drinking milk

d)

Wear sunglasses

20.

Ringworm is caused by a:

a)

Virus

b)

Parasite

c)

Fungus

d)

Bacteria

21.

Ringworm on the skin often looks like:

a)

A. A straight red line

b)

B. A circular rash

c)

C. A bruise

d)

D. A blister

22.

You can get ringworm from:

a)

Sharing grooming items

b)

Drinking juice

c)

Getting sunburn

d)

Eating spicy foods

23.

A common treatment for ringworm is:

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antifungal cream

c)

Eye drops

d)

Cold packs

24.

Impetigo is a contagious skin infection usually caused by:

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Mold

d)

Yeast

25.

A classic sign of impetigo is:

a)

Thick, honey-colored crusts

b)

Purple bruising

c)

Peeling nails

d)

Hair loss

26.

To treat impetigo, doctors usually recommend:

a)

Eye drops

b)

Oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointment

c)

Vitamin supplements

d)

Cold compresses

27.

Tooth decay happens when:

a)

Teeth are brushed too hard

b)

Bacteria produce acid that damages enamel

c)

Teeth are too white

d)

Someone chews gum

28.

A common symptom of tooth decay is:

a)

Itchy eyes

b)

A cavity

c)

Knee pain

d)

A rash

29.

The best way to prevent tooth decay is:

a)

Only rinsing with water

b)

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste

c)

Using lotion

d)

Avoiding vegetables

30.

Eating a lot of sugary snacks increases the risk of tooth decay because:

a)

Sugar dries out the mouth

b)

Sugar feeds harmful mouth bacteria

c)

Sugar strengthens enamel

d)

Sugar replaces vitamins

31.

Gingivitis affects the:

a)

Hair follicles

b)

Gums

c)

Eyelids

d)

Stomach

32.

A sign of gingivitis is:

a)

Bleeding gums when brushing

b)

Blurry vision

c)

Red bumps on the arms

d)

A sprained ankle

33.

A major cause of gingivitis is:

a)

Wearing braces

b)

Plaque buildup

c)

Eating too fast

d)

Drinking too much water

34.

Athlete’s foot is a:

a)

Fungal infection

b)

Viral infection

c)

Bone injury

d)

Nail disorder

35.

A common symptom of athlete’s foot is:

a)

Tingling tongue

b)

Itchy, peeling skin between toes

c)

Shoulder pain

d)

Runny nose

36.

You can get athlete’s foot by:

a)

Walking barefoot in locker rooms

b)

Drinking from a dirty cup

c)

Sharing headphones

d)

Eating spicy food

37.

A prevention strategy for athlete’s foot is:

a)

Wearing damp socks

b)

Keeping feet clean and dry

c)

Sharing shoes

d)

Never washing your feet

38.

Dermatitis neglecta happens when someone:

a)

Washes too often

b)

Avoids cleaning an area of skin

c)

Eats too much sugar

d)

Spends too much time in the sun

39.

A visible sign of dermatitis neglecta is:

a)

A yellow-brown patch that can be scrubbed off

b)

Blisters on the lips

c)

Red eyes

d)

Bruising

40.

The quickest “treatment” for dermatitis neglecta is:

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Proper washing of the area

c)

Surgery

d)

Eye drops

41.

Dermatitis neglecta can be prevented by:

a)

Avoiding deodorant

b)

Basic daily hygiene

c)

Not drinking water

d)

Wearing the same clothes daily

42.

Why is personal hygiene important?

a)

It prevents infections and improves health

b)

It makes school shorter

c)

It increases shoe size

d)

It replaces the need for exercise

43.

Which of the following is part of good personal hygiene?

a)

Sharing toothbrushes

b)

Washing hands before eating

c)

Wearing dirty socks

d)

Never showering

44.

Not washing hands after the bathroom mainly increases the risk of:

a)

Eye strain

b)

Spreading germs

c)

More hair growth

d)

Sunburn

45.

Which habit helps prevent many skin infections?

a)

Picking at scabs

b)

Keeping skin clean

c)

Sleeping with shoes on

d)

Touching sores

46.

Changing into clean clothes regularly helps prevent:

a)

Sore throats

b)

Skin irritation and odor

c)

Broken bones

d)

Nosebleeds

47.

The MOST effective way to avoid spreading infections is:

a)

Using lots of lotion

b)

Regular handwashing

c)

Wearing hats

d)

Eating breakfast

48.

Ringworm can still spread even if the infected person has no visible rash yet.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Gingivitis is completely reversible in its early stages with proper oral hygiene.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

A staph infection can sometimes enter the bloodstream and become life-threatening.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Athlete’s foot fungi cannot survive on damp surfaces for more than a few seconds.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Conjunctivitis caused by allergies is contagious just like bacterial conjunctivitis.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Dermatitis neglecta can sometimes be mistaken for a serious skin disease until the area is properly cleaned.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Severe halitosis can occasionally indicate an underlying medical condition beyond poor hygiene.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Folliculitis is never caused by bacteria; it only results from friction or sweating.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Impetigo most commonly affects adults more than children.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Poor personal hygiene can indirectly increase the risk of both bacterial and fungal infections.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

What causes scabies?

a)

Tiny mites that burrow into the skin

b)

A Virus

c)

A Bacteria

d)

Not Showering Enough

59.

What is the most common symptom of scabies?

a)

Swelling in the Feet

b)

Blurred Vision

c)

Itchy red bumps, especially worse at night

d)

Hair Loss

60.

How is scabies usually spread?

a)

Sharing pencils

b)

Long skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it

c)

Breathing the same air as someone

d)

Eating contaminated food

61.

Which area of the body is scabies most likely to affect?

a)

Soles of the feet only

b)

Fingers, wrists, elbows, and waist

c)

Inside the Moutn

d)

On the Scalp Only

62.

How is scabies treated?

a)

Drinking lots of water

b)

Letting it heal on its own

c)

Applying a medicated cream from a doctor

d)

Using hand sanitizer

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