Communicable Diseases and Precautions Quiz

What is a communicable disease?

• A disease that can be spread from one person to another

• A disease that is not contagious

• A disease that only affects animals

• A disease caused by genetic factors

What are the most common types of pathogens?

• Viruses and bacteria

• Fungi and protozoa

• Rickettsias and vectors

• Toxins and spores

How do viruses affect the body?

• They invade cells and multiply

• They produce toxins

• They help in digestion

• They provide nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a way bacteria can be beneficial?

• Decomposing organic matter

• Helping in digestion

• Causing diseases

• Producing vitamins

What is a common fungal disease?

• Malaria

• Typhus

• Athlete’s foot

• Influenza

Which microorganism is larger and more complex than bacteria?

• Protozoa

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Rickettsias

How can rickettsias enter the body?

• Through airborne transmission

• Through insect bites

• Through contaminated water

• Through direct contact

Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?

• Malaria

• Chicken pox

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

What is the most effective way to protect yourself from diseases?

• Washing your hands regularly

• Avoiding exercise

• Eating junk food

• Using antibiotics frequently

When should you wash your hands?

• Before eating

• After reading a book

• After watching TV

• Before going to bed