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Hand Hygiene and Care for the Elderly

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Elderly people should wash their hands frequently, especially after ____________________________.

a)

watching television

b)

greeting a friend

c)

using the restroom

d)

eating a meal

2.

The underarms and ____________________________ should be cleaned daily.

a)

face

b)

feet

c)

hands

d)

neck

3.

Elderly people should brush their teeth ____________________________ times a day.

a)

twice

b)

once

c)

three

d)

four

4.

Applying ____________________________ helps prevent dry and cracked skin.

a)

sunscreen

b)

moisturizer

c)

exfoliant

d)

antiseptic

5.

Elderly people should ____________________________ into clean clothes every day.

a)

wear

b)

put on

c)

change

d)

dress up

6.

Bathing should be done at least ____________________________ times a week.

a)

2 to 3

b)

0 to 1

c)

4 to 5

d)

1 to 2

7.

Nails should be trimmed carefully to prevent ____________________________.

a)

excessive growth

b)

brittleness or breakage

c)

injury or infection

d)

discoloration or staining

8.

Elderly people with mobility problems should use assistive tools such as ___________________.

a)

exercise balls, jump ropes, or treadmills

b)

walkers, canes, or wheelchairs

c)

hiking poles, surfboards, or bicycles

d)

crutches, scooters, or strollers

9.

What is important for elderly people to do before meals? ____________________________.

a)

Drink soda

b)

Skip breakfast

c)

Eat dessert

d)

Wash hands

10.

Why is it important for elderly people to stay clean? ____________________________.

a)

It is important for elderly people to stay clean to enhance their social status.

b)

It is important for elderly people to stay clean to improve their financial situation.

c)

It is important for elderly people to stay clean to increase their physical strength.

d)

It is important for elderly people to stay clean to prevent infections and maintain their health.