B6 Preventing And Treating Disease Flashcards
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that is transmissible from one person to another.
True or False: Vaccination is a method of preventing communicable diseases.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of reducing the number of pathogens on a surface.
Disinfection
What are the three main routes of transmission for communicable diseases?
Direct contact, airborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing communicable diseases? A) Hand washing B) Vaccination C) Smoking D) Quarantine
C) Smoking
What is herd immunity?
When a significant portion of a population is immune to a disease, reducing its spread.
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.
False
What is the primary purpose of quarantine?
To isolate individuals who may have been exposed to a communicable disease to prevent its spread.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of using a vaccine to stimulate the immune system against specific pathogens.
Immunization
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccination? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Hypertension D) Asthma
A) Influenza
What does the term ‘vector’ refer to in the context of communicable diseases?
An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.
True or False: Hand hygiene is a key measure in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
True
What is the role of public health campaigns in preventing communicable diseases?
To educate the public about prevention methods and promote healthy behaviors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a strategy that involves controlling the source of infection to prevent disease transmission.
Infection control
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of many communicable diseases? A) Fever B) Broken bone C) Hair loss D) Vision change
A) Fever
What is the significance of the R0 (R-naught) value in epidemiology?
It indicates the average number of people to whom a single infected person will transmit the disease.
True or False: All communicable diseases can be treated with antiviral medications.
False
What is the purpose of contact tracing in disease control?
To identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to an infected person.
Fill in the blank: __________ are organisms like bacteria and viruses that can cause disease.
Pathogens
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a vector for malaria? A) Mosquito B) Tick C) Flea D) Fly
A) Mosquito
What is the main focus of the World Health Organization (WHO) in terms of communicable diseases?
To coordinate international efforts to prevent and control communicable diseases.
True or False: Proper food handling can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
True
What is the role of surveillance in preventing communicable diseases?
To monitor disease occurrences and identify outbreaks in the population.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a serious respiratory illness caused by a virus, often prevented by vaccination.
Influenza
Multiple Choice: Which of the following practices is essential for personal prevention of communicable diseases? A) Regular exercise B) Hand washing C) Eating junk food D) Avoiding sleep
B) Hand washing
