Health

Question 1

1. It is the successful colonization of a host by a microorganism.

A. Disease
B. Infection
C. Signs
D. Symptoms

Answer 1

B. Infection

Question 2

2. It is a pathogen that causes athlete’s foot.

A. Virus
B. Parasite
C. Fungus
D. Protozoa

Answer 2

C. Fungus

Question 3

3. How are infectious diseases, such as cholera and hepatitis, most commonly spread?

A. Mosquito bites
B. Handshakes with a sick person
C. Breathing viruses in the air
D. Drinking and eating infected food/water

Answer 3

D. Drinking and eating infected food/water

Question 4

4. Which of the following disease is caused by air-borne transmission?

A. Dengue
B. Influenza
C. Scabies
D. Tuberculosis

Answer 4

D. Tuberculosis

Question 5

5. Bea is experiencing irritation and redness in her eyes. Based on the given symptoms, what disease is being described?

A. Acute conjunctivitis
B. Chicken pox
C. Malaria
D. Pneumonia

Answer 5

A. Acute conjunctivitis

Question 6

6. How can we prevent diseases such as influenza and common cold?

A. Washing hands only when needed
B. Sleeping with sick/ infected person
C. Sharing utensils with infected person
D. Perform hand hygiene properly after making contact with sick person

Answer 6

D. Perform hand hygiene properly after making contact with sick person

Question 7

7. What is the best preventive measure to avoid the spread of communicable diseases?

A. Eating balance diet
B. Proper hand washing with soap and water.
C. Self-medicate with over-the-counter drugs.
D. Going out to public places without face mask and face shield.

Answer 7

B. Proper hand washing with soap and water.

Question 8

8. Which is a misconception about communicable diseases?

A. Antibiotics always cure pneumonia.
B. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be treated.
C. People do not need to get vaccinated if they are healthy.
D. Children are more vulnerable to have bronchitis as compared to adult

Answer 8

C. People do not need to get vaccinated if they are healthy.

Question 9

9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding COVID-19?

A. It is the caused by H1N1 virus.
B. It came from a laboratory in China.
C. It is spread through eating infected pigs and poultry.
D. It is spread through air droplets from human to human, and potentially through inanimate objects contaminated with the virus.

Answer 9

D. It is spread through air droplets from human to human, and potentially through inanimate objects contaminated with the virus.

Question 10

10. What National Agency implements programs and policies on the prevention and control of diseases?

A. Department of Health
B. Philippine Statistics Authority
C. National Bureau of Investigation
D. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration

Answer 10

A. Department of Health

Question 11

11. What is the agency that works on the synchronization of all efforts in disease prevention and control?

A. Department of Health
B. Department of Education
C. Disease Prevention and Control Bureau
D. Department of Social Welfare and Development

Answer 11

C. Disease Prevention and Control Bureau

Question 12

12. How does Dep Ed contribute to the prevention and control of communicable diseases?

A. It provides quality health care to all Filipinos.
B. It provides information drive to all health workers
C. It includes in the curriculum the topics and activities for quality health.
D. It mobilizes the community health teams to provide comprehensive public health services.

Answer 12

C. It includes in the curriculum the topics and activities for quality health.