Infection: Detection Pre Quiz

What is a germ?

• a bug that crawls on your skin

• bacteria or virus that can cause disease (also fungi & protozoa)

• a type of gummy worm

• a word that is made up

What is a microorganism?

• something so large that it can't fit in our house

• something that is visible on a surface such as a table or desk

• somthing so small that we must use a microscope to view them

• something that causes a person to dance spontaneously

Bacteria and viruses are considered micro-organisms?

• True

• False

In a public bathroom, which surface has the most germs?

• toilet seat

• bathroom doorknob

• sink faucet

• floor

Which of these objects contain a large amount of germs?

• shopping cart

• money

• dog toys

• all of them

Your cellphone is 10 times dirtier than your _________.

• toothbrush

• backpack

• hair

• toilet seat

Which hotel item contains the most germs?

• telephone

• remote control

• bedspread

• toilet seat

In terms of spreading germs, which of these is the worst to share?

• cup

• plate

• knife

• fork

Nearly 80% of illness causing germs are spread by your ___________.

• hands

• mouth

• feet

• hair

Which of these do people need to do in order to properly wash their hands?

• use soap

• use any water you can find

• use clean, hot water

• scrub (with soap) for at least 20 seconds

• dry hands with clean towel or air dryer