Bio Hazards and DRRM

What are examples of biological hazards?

• Metals, plastics, glass, and paper

• Chemicals, radiation, heat, and noise

• Bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins

• Fire, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes

Which type of pathogen consists of a piece of genetic code in DNA or RNA?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Parasites

How can bacteria be killed?

• By natural remedies

• By the right antibiotic

• By vaccination

• By using antiviral medication

What is the term used to describe diseases that are carried by animals and transferred to humans?

• Pandemic

• Epidemic

• Pathogenic

• Zoonotic

What are the components of a Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) plan?

• Detection, containment, eradication, and recovery

• Mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

• Evacuation, shelter, relief, and rehabilitation

• Prevention, treatment, isolation, and cure

What is the main objective of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM)?

• To ignore natural hazards

• To minimize regulations

• To maximize profits

• To build a resilient community

How can pathogens enter the body through direct contact?

• Droplets from coughing or sneezing

• Touching contaminated objects

• Airborne transmission

• Animal to human transmission

What is the best way to prevent the spread of biological hazards?

• All of the above

• Cover mouth when sneezing

• Avoid touching face

• Wash hands thoroughly

What is the key consideration in any biological infection?

• The ability of the immune system to respond to pathogens

• The type of pathogens present

• The location of infection

• The age of the individual

What is the mode of transmission for zoonotic diseases?

• By airborne particles

• Through contaminated water

• From animals to humans

• By direct contact with infected individuals