Communicable Diseases Quiz

Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease? A. pathogens → exposure → sickness B. sickness → pathogens → exposure C. exposure → sickness → transmission D. transmission → exposure → sickness

A. pathogens → exposure → sickness

Which is an uncontrollable risk factor that puts individuals at more risk for contracting a disease? A. Age B. Diet C. Physical fitness D. Personal hygiene

A. Age

Which type of pathogen causes Lyme disease? A. Bacteria B. Fungus C. Parasite D. Virus

A. Bacteria

How can communities aid in disease prevention? A. By providing vaccination education. B. By reinforcing good hygiene habits at home. C. By keeping up-to-date with required immunizations. D. By practicing safe food-handling practices at home.

A. By providing vaccination education.

Which is a function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? A. Controlling disease outbreaks. B. Reporting communicable diseases. C. Establishing vaccination schedules for children. D. Preventing the individual spread of diseases

A. Controlling disease outbreaks.

Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier? A. Skin B. Tears C. Mucus D. Stomach Acid

A. Skin

Dimitri received a flu vaccination earlier in the year. However, he has just been tested and has a confirmed case of the flu. Why did Dimitri most likely get the flu? A. Vaccinations are not always effective. B. Vaccinations are not effective if hygiene is poor. C. Vaccinations give individuals the flu with full symptoms. D. Vaccinations work only when provided at the onset of the disease.

A. Vaccinations are not always effective.

Which activity is most likely to transmit disease? A. Drinking bottled water. B. Eating improperly cooked food. C. Covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing. D. Cleaning animal waste and washing hands soon after

B. Eating improperly cooked food.

Which challenges do countries face in limiting the spread of communicable diseases? A. Lack of available healthy food. B. Increase of worldwide travel. C. Decrease of available clean water. D. Increase in migration of infected animals.

B. Increase of worldwide travel.

How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C? A. By getting vaccinated. B. By washing their hands before eating. C. By avoiding contact with the blood of others. D. By avoiding contact with the saliva of others

C. By avoiding contact with the blood of others.

Alessandro is ill with a fever, a cough, and a runny nose. Which precaution should he take to help his family avoid getting sick? A. Eat more vitamins. B. Drink plenty of water. C. Cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing. D. Get extra rest when he feels tired or achy

C. Cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing.

Which policy do public agencies and officials enforce to promote health and well-being? A. Teaching kids to wash their hands. B. Enforcing safe food handling practices at home. C. Overseeing the proper treatment of infectious diseases. D. Enforcing mandatory infectious disease training in hospitals.

D. Enforcing mandatory infectious disease training in hospitals.

Alice has felt ill for two weeks. She has had a runny nose every day and a fever of 100 degrees for two days. Her appetite has decreased slightly. She is tired and has not wanted to get out of bed. Which symptom does Alice have that indicates that she should seek medical care? A. Tiredness B. Runny nose C. Fever over 99 degrees D. Illness for two weeks

D. Illness for two weeks

Why do schools strongly recommenced vaccinations? A. To be fair to all students. B. To protect school staff. C. To guarantee that students regularly visit a doctor. D. To protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity.

D. To protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity.