WorksheetsF.3 Infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases (EMI)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following diseases can be spread by patients who cough or sneeze without covering their nose and mouth?
(1) influenza
(2) hepatitis B
(3) tuberculosis
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
A lot of droplets are expelled from our breathing system into the air during coughing. Diseases can be transmitted by these droplets because they may contain
mucus.
water.
dissolved oxygen.
bacteria.
Which of the following pairs of diseases have a similar way of transmission?
AIDS and SARS
dengue fever and malaria
cholera and hepatitis B
gastroenteritis and tuberculosis
Which of the following are the effective ways to reduce the risk of having human swine flu?
(1) Avoid going to crowded places.
(2) Wear a face mask.
(3) Wash the hands with soap and water frequently.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
To lower the risk of developing coronary heart disease, we should limit the intake of
carrots.
butter.
bananas.
soya beans.
Which of the following practices is bad for health?
Maintaining BMI at 18 or below
Swimming for 30 minutes every day
Having enough rest
Having a balanced diet
Which of the following is NOT a microorganism that causes infectious diseases?
Bacterium
Fungus
Protozoan
Virus
Which of the following is NOT an infectious disease?
Malaria
Liver cancer
Tuberculosis
Dengue fever
Which of the following statements about infectious diseases are correct?
(1) Infectious diseases can be transmitted only through physical contact with the infected people.
(2) Infectious diseases may be prevented by vaccination.
(3) Maintain good personal hygiene can reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following statements about non-infectious diseases are correct?
(1) Family history is one of the risk factors of non-infectious diseases.
(2) Many non-infectious diseases are related to unhealthy lifestyles.
(3) Diabetes is a common non-infectious disease.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
In coronary heart disease,
(1) the heart muscles obtain not enough nutrients and oxygen for normal functioning.
(2) cholesterol may deposit on the inner walls of coronary arteries.
(3) blood flow is reduces.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following habits may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases?
(1) Drinking alcohol
(2) Lacking physical activity
(3) Eating deep fried food frequently
(3) only
(1) and (2) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following may happen to a diabetic?
(1) Impaired kidney function
(2) Bleeding in retina
(3) Blood glucose level lower than normal
(3) only
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
Which of the following is a cause of diabetes?
The pancreas produces too much insulin, hence keeping the blood glucose level low.
The pancreas produces not enough insulin, hence keeping the blood glucose level low.
The body fails to respond to insulin, hence keeping the blood glucose level high
The body overreacts to insulin, hence keeping the blood glucose level high.
Which of the following habits can help prevent non-infectious diseases?
(1) Eat fruits and vegetables only
(2) Do adequate physical exercise every week
(3) Wash hands frequently
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
