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Chapter 31 – Communicable Diseases Study Guide

Authored by Jessica Calles

Health Sciences

12th Grade

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Chapter 31 – Communicable Diseases Study Guide
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List three key ways to defend against microorganisms:

1. Wash hands regularly, 2. Get vaccinated, 3. Practice good hygiene

1. Eat more sugar, 2. Avoid all water, 3. Skip sleep

1. Ignore symptoms, 2. Share personal items, 3. Avoid doctors

1. Stay indoors always, 2. Never exercise, 3. Eat only fast food

2.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the type of transmission with its description:

Spread through the air

Direct Contact

Touching contaminated surfaces

Vector

Spread by insects or animals

Airborne

Person-to-person physical contact

Indirect Contact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Plantar warts are caused by ____________ and are usually found where?

Human papillomavirus (HPV); usually found on the soles of the feet

Staphylococcus aureus; usually found on the scalp

Herpes simplex virus; usually found on the lips

Candida albicans; usually found in the mouth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Chicken pox is caused by the ____________ virus. Why is it contagious?

Varicella-zoster virus; It is contagious because it spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with lesions.

Influenza virus; It is contagious because it spreads through contaminated water.

Hepatitis B virus; It is contagious because it spreads through mosquito bites.

Rabies virus; It is contagious because it spreads through contaminated food.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Vaccinations are important in preventing mumps because:

they help the body develop immunity against the virus.

they cure mumps instantly.

they make mumps symptoms milder.

they prevent all viral diseases.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Compare and contrast: - Measles (Rubeola): ____________________ - Rubella (German measles): ____________________

Measles (Rubeola): Causes high fever, cough, runny nose, and rash; Rubella (German measles): Milder symptoms, rash, and can cause birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.

Measles (Rubeola): Causes mild symptoms and joint pain; Rubella (German measles): Causes severe cough and high fever.

Measles (Rubeola): Only affects adults; Rubella (German measles): Only affects children.

Measles (Rubeola): Causes birth defects if contracted during pregnancy; Rubella (German measles): No risk to pregnancy.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List two symptoms of aseptic meningitis:

Headache, fever (other symptoms may include stiff neck, sensitivity to light)

Cough, chest pain

Abdominal pain, diarrhea

Joint swelling, rash

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