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Ch. 23 & 24: Communicable Disease and STD's

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The common cold and influenza are caused by...

a)

overeating

b)

viruses

c)

bacterial infection

d)

exposure to toxins

2.

Malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are examples of diseases that are spread by...

a)

vectors

b)

contaminated utensils

c)

sexual contact

d)

contaminated water

3.

What is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States?

a)

Hep A

b)

Hep B

c)

Hep C

d)

None of these

4.

To remain effective, some vaccinations...

a)

must have passive immunity

b)

contain amateur pathogens

c)

must be repeated at regular intervals

d)

are most successful if given when a person is young

5.

The most effective way to prevent infection from Salmonella and E. Coli is to...

a)

visually inspect food before eating

b)

avoid eating salmon

c)

cook meat thoroughly

d)

wash your hands after you eat

6.

If left untreated, all STD's...

a)

can lead to serious health problems

b)

will eventually cure themselves

c)

will become asymptomatic

d)

lead to infection by HIV/AIDS

7.

Getting a diagnosis and treatment is...

a)

acting responsibly

b)

crucial for those infected with STD's

c)

a healthful behavior

d)

all of these...

8.

During the course of HIV/AIDS, the infected person...

a)

gets stronger

b)

should not hug anyone or shake hands..

c)

needs less and less medication

d)

becomes vulnerable to opportunistic illnesses...

9.

A person who thinks he or she is infected with HIV/AIDS should...

a)

use a home testing kit

b)

hide the condition from others

c)

get a medical diagnosis right away

d)

hope that the symptoms do not appear

10.

People who are infected with HIV/AIDS, but don't know it...

a)

won't become as ill as those who know they have the virus

b)

don't need to change their high- risk behaviors

c)

don't need to practice abstinence

d)

can unknowingly spread the virus to others