B5 Communicable Diseases

Question 1

What is a communicable disease?

Answer 1

A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one person to another.

Question 2

True or False: All communicable diseases are caused by pathogens.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Name the four main types of pathogens.

Answer 3

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ________ are microscopic organisms that can cause disease.

Answer 4

Pathogens

Question 5

What is the primary method of transmission for respiratory infections?

Answer 5

Airborne transmission through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Tuberculosis

Answer 6

B) Diabetes

Question 7

What role do vectors play in communicable diseases?

Answer 7

Vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens from one host to another.

Question 8

True or False: Vaccines can prevent some communicable diseases.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the function of antibiotics?

Answer 9

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The ________ system helps protect the body against communicable diseases.

Answer 10

immune

Question 11

What is an example of a viral disease?

Answer 11

Influenza or HIV/AIDS.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases is caused by a parasite? A) Malaria B) Measles C) Chickenpox

Answer 12

A) Malaria

Question 13

How can handwashing help prevent the spread of communicable diseases?

Answer 13

Handwashing removes pathogens from the hands, reducing the risk of infection.

Question 14

True or False: Communicable diseases can only be transmitted through direct contact.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is herd immunity?

Answer 15

Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread less likely.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for overseeing public health and disease prevention.

Answer 16

government

Question 17

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Answer 17

The WHO coordinates international public health efforts and provides guidance on disease prevention.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can be a symptom of a communicable disease? A) Fever B) Rash C) Both A and B

Answer 18

C) Both A and B

Question 19

What is a common method of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Answer 19

Using condoms during sexual activity.

Question 20

True or False: All communicable diseases have vaccines available.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the importance of quarantine during an outbreak?

Answer 21

Quarantine helps to isolate infected individuals to prevent the spread of disease.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ________ diseases require careful monitoring and reporting to health authorities.

Answer 22

Communicable

Question 23

What is the primary way to prevent foodborne illnesses?

Answer 23

Proper food handling and cooking practices.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a vector-borne disease? A) Zika virus B) Common cold C) Stomach flu

Answer 24

A) Zika virus

Question 25

What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

Answer 25

Active immunity develops after exposure to a disease, while passive immunity is acquired from another source.