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Preventing the Spread of Diseases

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following is an example of Indirect Contact and spreading Pathogens except:

a)

Touching a door knob

b)

Through the air

c)

Giving some one a hug

d)

Touching a desk

2.

Communicable diseases are cause by:

a)

Antibodies

b)

Biceps

c)

Neurons

d)

Pathogens

3.

Pathogens can be spread through contaminated food and water.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is not a type of pathogen?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungi

c)

Protozoa

d)

Virus

e)

Your Pet

5.

You can help prevent the spread of pathogens by coughing into your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

How long should you wash your hands with soap and warm water for?

a)

5 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

1 minute

7.

The common cold is the most common communicable disease.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When you are sick, it is okay to go to crowded public spaces.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How long are you contagious for when you have a communicable disease?

a)

1 day

b)

3 days

c)

14 days

d)

It depends on the communicable disease

10.

Vaccines are made to cure or treat diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Direct (Person to Person) Contact is when you are in contact with infected air.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Animals and insects can spread pathogens and communicable diseases.

a)

True

b)

False