RO57: LO4

What is the definition of immunity?

• The ability of an organism to resist disease.

• The process of making antibodies.

• A type of biological preparation.

• A symptom of illness in children.

Which of the following best describes a vaccine?

• A biological preparation that provides or improves immunity to a specific disease.

• A protein made by the body to fight bacteria.

• A symptom of illness in children.

• A type of bacteria that causes disease.

What is the main function of antibodies in the body?

• To latch onto foreign viruses and bacteria, making them ineffective.

• To provide energy for the body.

• To cause diseases in the body.

• To increase the spread of infection.

How does a vaccine help protect against disease?

• By stimulating the body to develop immunity to a specific disease.

• By directly killing bacteria in the body.

• By causing illness to build resistance.

• By making antibodies ineffective.

Why are antibodies important for the immune system?

• They help the body recognize and neutralize harmful viruses and bacteria.

• They provide nutrients to cells.

• They cause diseases to spread faster.

• They are used to make vaccines.

A child receives a vaccine and later is exposed to the disease. Explain how the body responds using the terms "immunity" and "antibodies."

• The vaccine helps the body develop immunity by allowing it to produce antibodies that recognize and neutralize the disease.

• The vaccine causes the disease, so the child gets sick.

• The vaccine destroys all bacteria in the body.

• The vaccine prevents the body from making antibodies.

Why is it important for those who work with babies and children to recognise general signs and symptoms of illness?

• Because very young children may not be able to say how they are feeling or may not know they are unwell.

• Because children always exaggerate their symptoms.

• Because only adults can recognise illness.

• Because children never get sick.

How are illnesses and infections usually spread among young children?

• By close contact with someone who is infected.

• By reading books.

• By watching television.

• By listening to music.

What should you do if a child becomes sick to prevent the infection from spreading?

• Move the sick child away from others.

• Let the child play with everyone.

• Ignore the child.

• Give the child medication without permission.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when a child is sick?

• Give the child medication without written permission from parents.

• Keep the child warm and comfortable.

• Check on the child regularly.

• Call the parent to collect the child.