Final Exam Review Pt. 1 Communicable Diseases
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? Vaccinations are not always effective. Vaccinations are not effective if hygiene is poor. Vaccinations give individuals the flu with full symptoms. Vaccinations work only when provided at the onset of the disease.
Vaccinations are not always effective.
Marc has a red, itchy rash on his hands and feet. The skin on his hands and feet is blistered and dry. Which disease did Marc most likely contract? influenza strep throat chicken pox athlete's foot
athlete's foot
Which type of pathogen causes Lyme disease? bacteria fungus parasite virus
bacteria
How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C? by getting vaccinated by washing their hands before eating by avoiding contact with the blood of others by avoiding contact with the saliva of others
by avoiding contact with the blood of others
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? tiredness runny nose fever over 99 degrees illness for two weeks
illness for two weeks
Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease? pathogens → exposure → sickness sickness → pathogens → exposure exposure → sickness → transmission transmission → exposure → sickness
pathogens → exposure → sickness
Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier? skin tears mucus stomach acid
skin
Which disease can be treated with an antibiotic? malaria strep throat chicken pox athlete's foot
strep throat
Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations? to be fair to all students to protect school staff to guarantee that students regularly visit a doctor to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity
to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity
Alessandro is ill with a fever, a cough, and a runny nose. Which precaution should he take to help his family avoid getting sick? eat more vitamins drink plenty of water cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing get extra rest when he feels tired or achy
cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing
