B6 Preventing And Treating Disease

Question 1

What is a communicable disease?

Answer 1

A disease that is transmissible from one person to another.

Question 2

True or False: Vaccination is a method of preventing communicable diseases.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of reducing the number of pathogens on a surface.

Answer 3

Disinfection

Question 4

What are the three main routes of transmission for communicable diseases?

Answer 4

Direct contact, airborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing communicable diseases? A) Hand washing B) Vaccination C) Smoking D) Quarantine

Answer 5

C) Smoking

Question 6

What is herd immunity?

Answer 6

When a significant portion of a population is immune to a disease, reducing its spread.

Question 7

True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of quarantine?

Answer 8

To isolate individuals who may have been exposed to a communicable disease to prevent its spread.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of using a vaccine to stimulate the immune system against specific pathogens.

Answer 9

Immunization

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccination? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Hypertension D) Asthma

Answer 10

A) Influenza

Question 11

What does the term ‘vector’ refer to in the context of communicable diseases?

Answer 11

An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.

Question 12

True or False: Hand hygiene is a key measure in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the role of public health campaigns in preventing communicable diseases?

Answer 13

To educate the public about prevention methods and promote healthy behaviors.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a strategy that involves controlling the source of infection to prevent disease transmission.

Answer 14

Infection control

Question 15

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

Answer 15

A) Fever

Question 16

What is the significance of the R0 (R-naught) value in epidemiology?

Answer 16

It indicates the average number of people to whom a single infected person will transmit the disease.

Question 17

True or False: All communicable diseases can be treated with antiviral medications.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the purpose of contact tracing in disease control?

Answer 18

To identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to an infected person.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: __________ are organisms like bacteria and viruses that can cause disease.

Answer 19

Pathogens

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a vector for malaria? A) Mosquito B) Tick C) Flea D) Fly

Answer 20

A) Mosquito

Question 21

What is the main focus of the World Health Organization (WHO) in terms of communicable diseases?

Answer 21

To coordinate international efforts to prevent and control communicable diseases.

Question 22

True or False: Proper food handling can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the role of surveillance in preventing communicable diseases?

Answer 23

To monitor disease occurrences and identify outbreaks in the population.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: __________ is a serious respiratory illness caused by a virus, often prevented by vaccination.

Answer 24

Influenza

Question 25

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

Answer 25

B) Hand washing