6 PCH Review

Which of the following was one of the leading causes of death in America during the early 1900’s?

• Tuberculosis

• Diarrhea

• Poison Ivy

• Strep Throat

Which of the following is one of the leading causes of death in America today?

• Heart Disease

• Chicken Pox

• Hepatitis A

• Bronchitis

Communicable diseases are characterized by which of the following?

• Passive

• Contagious/Infectious

• Degenerative

• Progressive

A person’s lifestyle choices often contribute to chronic diseases.

• True

• False

A chronic disease is transmitted by direct contact?

• True

• False

Washing your hands is an effective way to stop the spread of germs?

• True

• False

Which of the following is a way to protect your eyes?

• Eating your fruits and vegetables

• Getting adequate sleep

• Taking breaks from the computer screen

• All of these answers

Which of the following choices best describes a method for protecting your vision?

• Looking directly at the sun without sunglasses.

• Wearing safety glasses while operating construction equipment.

• Rubbing your eye when it itches.

• Opening your eyes under water while swimming.

Name the harmful rays the sun gives off.

• Ultrasound

• Ultrasonic

• Ultraviolet

• Liquid Magma

Which of the following are harmful to your hearing?

• Listening to music at a high volume

• Not wearing protective ear wear when using loud machines.

• Sticking objects in your ear.

• All of these answers