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Coronavirus: Build Your Criterion A Knowledge!

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

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1.

According to the CDC, for most people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

According to the CDC, the people at greatest risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are older adults and people with health conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, or heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Click All That Apply. Identify the correct recommendations made by the CDC for simple steps individual should take. You can choose more than one.

a)

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

b)

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

c)

Stay home when you are sick.

d)

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 3 feet).

4.

Finish the sentence. According to the CDC, the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person...

a)

through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Practice social distancing in public and stay 6 feet away from other people.

b)

through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Practice social distancing in public and stay 2 feet away from other people.

c)

through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Practice social distancing in public and stay 12 feet away from other people.

d)

through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Practice social distancing never leave your room.

5.

Some people are concerned about getting COVID-19 from their pets. Which choice most accurately explains the guidance about pets from the CDC?

a)

The CDC has NO evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19.

b)

The CDC says pets can definately spread the virus and advised people to avoid their dogs and cats.

c)

The CDC has not received any reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19.

d)

The CDC says eating meat can definately spread the virus and advised people to become vegan.

6.

Choose all the apply. How is Coronavirus spread? Coronavirus is spread in sneeze or cough droplets. You are at risk if you...(You can choose more than one).

a)

Touch surfaces that someone who has the virus has coughed or sneezed infected droplets on and then you touch your face without washing your hands.

b)

Come into close contact (less than 6 feet for more than 15 minutes) with someone who has the virus and is coughing or sneezing.

c)

Enter a room that someone with Coronavirus was coughing or sneezing in yesterday because Coronavirus can live in the air for up to 2 days.

d)

Handle a package that was shipped to you if the package came from an area of China impacted by Coronavirus.

7.

The measles virus is a extremely highly contagious disease. Each person with measles will on average infect 12 to 18 other people. Polio was also highly contagious but less contagius than measles. Each person with polio would on average infect about 6 other people. Which best describes how contagious Coronavirus is thought to be?

a)

Coronavirus is less contagious than measles but more contagious than polio. Each person with Coronavirus will on average infect 8-10 other people.

b)

Coronavirus is more contagious than measles and polio put together. Each person with Coronavirus will on average infect 25-30 other people.

c)

Coronavirus is less contagious than measles and polio. Each person with Coronavirus will on average infect 2-3 other people.

d)

Coronavirus is not highly contagious. Each person with Coronavirus will on average infect just one other person.

8.

True or False. The WHO recommends using bleach, alcohol or chlorine on your body to protect yourself against coronavirus.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False. Eating garlic can help prevent infection with coronavirus.

a)

True--In Wuhan people who drank garlic water were cured overnight.

b)

False--There is NO evidence that garlic protects people from COVID-19

10.

To what extent are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

a)

None. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.

b)

Minimal. Antibiotics work to kill viruses but are more effective in killing bacteria.

c)

Completely. Antibiotics work to viruses and bacteria. We should all be asking our doctors for information about effective antiviral antibiotics.

d)

Completely. Antibiotics work to kill the bacterial part of the coronavirus.

11.

Which statement about a vaccine for coronavirus is most accurate?

a)

There is currently no vaccine for coronavirus. Scientists are working on developing a vaccine, but developing a vaccine that is safe and effective in humans will take many months.

b)

There is currently no vaccine for coronavirus. Scientists are working on developing a vaccine which can be developed quickly.

c)

There is currently a vaccine for coronavirus. The problem is the government cannot figure out how to get it to people.

d)

There will never be a safe vaccine for coronavirus because vaccines cause autism and other health problems.

12.

Click all that apply. Which statements about wearing a face mask for protection from COVID-19 are accurate? You can choose more than one.

a)

Certain models of professional, tight-fitting respirators (such as the N95) can protect health care workers as they care for infected patients. For the general public without respiratory illness, wearing N95 masks is not recommended. There is a severe shortage and the medical professionals need them.

b)

Certain models of professional, tight-fitting respirators (such as the N95) can protect health care workers as they care for infected patients. All members of the general public should be wearing N95 masks whenever they go outside.

c)

For the general public without respiratory illness, wearing lightweight disposable surgical masks or a cloth mask is now recommended to protect other people in case you are infected and do not know it.

d)

An increase in use of N95 face masks by the general public exacerbates (makes worse) the global supply shortage of face masks and sends with prices up and puts frontline health-care professionals at risk because they already do not have enough.

13.

The coronavirus typically spreads via airborne droplets from an infected person's coughs or sneezes, however....

a)

coronavirus particles can remain able to infect a person for a time on surfaces. If an infected person coughs or sneezes into their hand and touches a surface that is touched by others the virus can spread. People should clean surfaces frequently. Handwashing is essential.

b)

lcoronavirus particles can can remain able to infect a person for weeks on surfaces. If an infected person coughs or sneezes into their hand and touches a surface that is touched by others the virus can spread. People should stop ordering anything that comes in boxes.

c)

coronavirus particles can remain able to infect a person forever on surfaces. Throw out everything you own.

d)

None of the above

14.

Choose all that apply. Which statements are true based on the excerpt of text from the Journal of Hospital Infection paper in the picture. (You can choose more than one).

a)

Coronavirus remains able to infect a person on surfaces but can be removed with household disinfectants if used correctly.

b)

Coronavirus cannot be eliminated with typical household disinfectants. You MUST use bleach on all surfaces.

c)

Coronavirus does not remain on surfaces. That is a myth pushed on the public by companies producing dinfectant products like Lysol.

d)

It is important to use household disinfectants correctly to completely remove coronavirus from surfaces.

15.

Household cleaners can be used to remove coronavirus but they must be used the right way. Consult the directions on the bottle. Use the directions for using Lysol to answer this question. Click all that are true.

a)

Spray 3 to 4 seconds until covered with mist. Immediately wipe the area.

b)

When using spray you should spray area for 3 to 4 seconds until covered. Surfaces must remain wet for 3 minutes then allow to air dry.

c)

Wipes and spray work exactly the same way.

d)

Wipes and spray do NOT work exactly the same way. If using wipes the area must be allowed to remain wet for a longer period of time. You may need to use more than one wipe.