Health Literacy and Disease Prevention Quiz

How can noninfectious diseases be spread?

• By touching an object

• They cannot be spread from person to person

• Through the air

• By drinking contaminated water

What is a pathogen?

• An organism that causes disease

• A type of medicine

• A healthy cell

• A vitamin

Which of these is a type of pathogen?

• Fungus

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Fiber

Which of the following is a pathogen?

• Virus

• Chemicals

• Smoke

• Scraped Knee

How many cells are bacteria made of?

• None

• One

• Two

• Many

What is an example of a disease caused by protozoa?

• Influenza

• Malaria

• Chickenpox

• Measles

How do protozoa behave?

• Like tiny plants

• Like tiny animals

• Like tiny fungi

• Like tiny rocks

What should you do after every time you sneeze or cough?

• Wash your hands

• Clap your hands

• Touch your face

• Shake hands with others

What should you do before and after treating a cut or scratch?

• Wash your hands well

• Touch your face

• Eat a snack

• Play a game

Dust particles can transmit pathogens.

• true

• false