Preventing the Spread of Disease

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most effective in limiting the number of pathogens you encounter?

• Good personal hygiene

• Eating junk food

• Skipping exercise

• Sharing personal items

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to protect yourself from pathogens according to the slides?

• Avoid close contact with people who have a communicable disease.

• Never share eating utensils.

• Wash yourself thoroughly and often, especially before preparing foods.

• Share personal items with others.

Open Ended

List three actions you can take to protect yourself from pathogens at home.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to protect others from pathogens? Select all that apply.

• Stay home when you are ill.

• Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.

• Share food with others when sick.

• Follow medicine directions given by a medical professional.

Fill in the Blank

A balanced diet and regular sleep are part of a ___ lifestyle.

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow the advice of your doctor and keep immunizations up to date as part of a healthful lifestyle?

Open Ended

How can managing stress contribute to a healthful lifestyle and help prevent communicable diseases?

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about communicable diseases, what are some habits you can adopt to prevent the spread of disease in your daily life?

Multiple Choice

Why is good personal hygiene important in preventing the spread of communicable diseases?

• It helps limit the number of pathogens you encounter.

• It makes you look better.

• It helps you exercise more.

• It improves your memory.