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Public Health

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
the best thing you can do to stop the spread of infection is 
a)
wear gloves
b)
only touch those you know are well
c)
wash your hands
2.
The key to stopping the spread of infection is to break the chain.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
What is the focus of public health?
a)
individuals
b)
women
c)
children
d)
all people
4.
A _______________ is a disease causing organism
a)
bacteria
b)
pathogen
c)
cell
d)
microbe
5.

Which pathogen is non-living?

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Fungi

d)

Parasite/Protist

e)

They are all alive

6.

Influenza is caused by:

a)

virus

b)

bacteria

c)

parasite

d)

fungi

7.
An infectious disease:
a)
can be spread from person to person.
b)
can not be spread from person to person.
8.
True or False:
Asthma is a non-infectious disease?
a)
True
b)
False
9.
________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.
a)
Non-communicable disase
b)
Communicable Disease
c)
Pathogens
10.
The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.
a)
Sickness
b)
Bed rest
c)
Contagious
11.
The study of the spread of disease is ?
a)
Pathology
b)
Biology
c)
Anatomy
d)
Epidemiology
12.
Cancer, Hypertension, and Asthma are examples of what types of disease?
a)
Non-communicable
b)
Communicable
13.

A disease that occurs when abnormal cells multiply out of control.

a)

cancer

b)

tumor

c)

carcinogen

d)

biopsy

14.

A condition in which the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

d)

rheumatoid arthritis

15.

A serious condition that occurs when an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked.

a)

stroke

b)

heart attack

c)

hypertension

d)

cardiovascular disease

16.

A disease of the heart and blood vessels.

a)

diabetes

b)

stroke

c)

heart attack

d)

cardiovascular disease

17.
What does mortality mean?
a)
Death
b)
Health
c)
Illness
d)
Physically able
18.
"The occurrence of a disease or condition that damages health and quality of life"
a)
Morbidity
b)
Mortality
19.
What is another term for chronic diseases?
a)
Communicable
b)
Noncommunicable
20.
What is the name for an epidemic that has spread worldwide?
a)
Endemic
b)
Pandemic
21.

An elderly person has more possibilities of having a weaker immune system than a younger person.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The proportion of people who die after being infected is called the ....... .

a)

death fatality

b)

clinical stage

c)

case fatality

d)

basic reproductive period

23.

The average number of secondary cases that occurr as a result of one infected individual is called ...... .

a)

death fatality

b)

incubation period

c)

basic reproductive cases

d)

basic reproductive rate

24.

A/an ________ is an injection of a weakened form of a pathogen to help the individual gain immunity from a disease.

a)

Virus

b)

Vacuum

c)

Vaccine

d)

Antibiotic

25.

What made the 1918 Flu Pandemic so important?

a)

It was the first pandemic in human history.

b)

It killed more people than any previous event.

c)

It was caused by a war.

d)

It is the same kind of virus as COVID-19.

26.

What does “flatten the curve” mean?

a)

Stop people’s backs from bending due to the virus

b)

Preventing a big spike of sick people

c)

Stretching out the pandemic over a longer period of time

d)

Stopping the pandemic from happening

27.

The number of people who typically get sick from one infected person is called the Basic Reproduction Number or (a)  

28.

Which is a similarity of both the 1918 Pandemic and COVID-19?

a)

They are both caused by viruses.

b)

They were both brand-new diseases.

c)

They were both types of flu.

d)

They both began in China.

29.

What is the difference between epidemic and pandemic?

a)

A pandemic may affect just one or a few areas, an epidemic affects the entire world.

b)

In an epidemic no one dies, but in a pandemic many people die.

c)

An epidemic may affect just one or a few areas, a pandemic affects the entire world.

d)

They both mean the same thing.

30.

The word "pandemics" comes from Greek, meaning ...

a)

epi= on pan= all demos= people

b)

epi= all pan= infected demos= people

c)

epi= on pan= all demos= beings

31.

Yersinia pestis is a good example of infectious agent because...

a)

it is a disease which is now cured, but it was impossible to cure in the 14th century.

b)

it is a virus that was brought from China and killed millions of people in Europe in the 17th c.

c)

it is a bacteria that spread from East to West and caused the plague in Europe.

d)

by 1400 it had killed 34 million people and it was called Great Mortality.

32.

The effects of influenza are usually mild ...

a)

because we are very well prepared everywhere in the world.

b)

because most of the population has been already exposed to its viurs.

c)

because viruses become weaker and weaker as time goes by.

d)

because viruses never mutate.

33.

The Great Flu pandemic of 1918 was partially caused by ...

a)

the circulation of soldiers all over the countries that participated in World War I.

b)

the circulation of the new means of transport all over the world.

c)

the lack of medicine after World War I.

34.

SARS stands for ...

a)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

b)

Severe And Rare Syndrome

c)

Solid Acute Respiratory Syndrome

35.

History has taught us that ...

a)

the effects of pandemics can be as dramatic as the impact of wars and natural disasters.

b)

we can do very little to avoid pandemics.

c)

the effect of panic can cause more severe damage than the disease itself.

36.

What is the Black Death?

a)

one-celled organisms without a nucleus. Can cause people to get sick.

b)

A disease that occurs over a wide area and affects a very high amount of the population.

c)

A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351

d)

A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.

37.

What is the name of disease that caused a worldwide pandemic in 2020?

a)

Cancer Virus

b)

Cardi B Virus

c)

Corona Virus

d)

Computer Virus

38.

If you or someone you know is diagnosed with Covid-19, how long should they self-quarantine?

a)

3 days

b)

14 days

c)

30 days

d)

No need to quarantine

39.

What does Covid-19 symptoms mostly resemble(look like)?

a)

Common Cold

b)

Allergies

c)

Flu

d)

None of the above

40.

During primitive times, disease was believed to be caused by which of the following...?

a)

The Gods

b)

Evil spirits

c)

Poisonous Air

d)

Bad Blood

e)

All of the above

41.

Define bloodletting

(a)  

42.

When the Black Death swept across Europe, they discovered it was spread by (a)   that were living on rats.

43.

When the Black Death struck Europe in the middle of the 14th century what percent of the population died from the infection?

a)

25%

b)

20-30%

c)

30-50%

d)

unknown

44.

Which pandemic started in 1918?

a)

Swine Flu

b)

Yellow fever

c)

Spanish flu

d)

Covid-19

45.

The picture shows a _____________ doctor outfit.

a)

plague

b)

coronavirus

c)

Spanish flu

d)

swine flu

46.

Respiratory illnesses affect the _________.

a)

stomach

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

heart

47.

____________ people are one of the groups most affected by COVID-19.

a)

Elderly

b)

Elder

c)

Eldest

d)

Olderly

48.

What contributed to the plague expansion?

a)

Free time

b)

Lack of importance

c)

Lack of medical knowledge

49.

When enough people in a population are immune to a disease, either by recovering from a previous infection or receiving a vaccine, so that the disease no longer spreads easily

a)

Quarantine

b)

Herd immunity

c)

Lockdown

50.

Asymptomatic:

a)

A person that is not showing any signs of having a disease despite being infected.

b)

When someone contracts a disease and the precise source of the infection cannot be found.

c)

The same as an epidemic but occurring over a more limited geographic area.

51.

Dr. John Snow discovered the source of a bad outbreak of this disease...

a)

The Black Plague

b)

Ebola

c)

Cholera

d)

Typhoid fever

52.

Who is known as the father of Epidemiology?

a)

Dr. Meredith Gray

b)

Dr. John Snow

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Dr. Jonas Salk

53.

The source of the 1854 outbreak of Cholera in London was determined to be...

a)

contaminated beer from the brewery

b)

a bad crop of lettuce

c)

a cloud of bad air over the town

d)

a contaminated water pump

54.

This disease is also known as the "Black Death"

a)

cholera

b)

ebola

c)

bubonic plague

d)

spanish flu

55.

This disease caused a major pandemic during the time of World War One

a)

Cholera

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Spanish Flu

d)

Ebola

56.

The Spanish Flu (H1N1) pandemic was from

a)

1918-1920

b)

1816-1819

c)

1966-1969

d)

1664-1666

57.

The modern H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic was in

a)

2001

b)

1929

c)

1999

d)

2009

58.

The HIV (AIDS) epidemic started in the

a)

1980s

b)

1990s

c)

1950s

d)

2000s

59.

He formulated a set of postulates or standards to identify organisms that cause infectious diseases - 1843-1910

a)

Edward Jenner

b)

Robert Koch

c)

William Farr

d)

James Lind

60.

The organization that does epidemiology world-wide and manages pandemics is

a)

the CDC

b)

the WHO

c)

the FDA

d)

the EPA

61.

The disease, called "The Black Death" that had several devastating epidemics in the period of 1340-1400 which killed about a third of the population of Europe was

a)

typhoid

b)

typhus

c)

leprosy

d)

bubonic plague

62.

Small pox was declared to be eradicated worldwide in

a)

1969

b)

1980

c)

1935

d)

2002

63.

a restriction on the movement of people and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests. It is often used in connection to disease and illness, preventing the movement of those who may have been exposed to a communicable disease

a)

incubation period

b)

epidemic

c)

quarantine

d)

asymptomatic

64.

means slowing the spread of an epidemic disease so that the healthcare system doesn't become overwhelmed. The curve represents the # of cases over time, and flattening that curve means preventing a huge surge of new cases in a very short period of time.

a)

social distancing

b)

shelter in place

c)

flatten the curve

d)

quarantine measures

65.

This epidemic caused thousands of Canada's First People to die from exposure by the Europeans

a)

AIDS

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Spanish Flu

d)

Tuberculosis

66.

This pandemic wiped out over 100 million people worldwide during the 1300s

a)

AIDS

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Spanish Flu

d)

Tuberculosis

67.

This is caused by the H1N1 virus.

a)

AIDS

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Spanish Flu

d)

Tuberculosis

68.

This pandemic is usually transmitted through sexual activity.

a)

AIDS

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Spanish Flu

d)

Tuberculosis

69.
The bacteria that causes Bubonic Plague is transmitted to humans by fleas. Which term best describes the role of the fleas in transmitting Bubonic Plague?
a)
Decomposer
b)
Pathogen
c)
Parasite
d)
Vector
70.
A village has an outbreak of cholera. Which would be the easiest way for a neighboring village to prevent the cholera epidemic from spreading to their village?
a)
Develop a cholera vaccination.
b)
Quarantine all individuals infected with cholera.
c)
Avoid contaminated water, or treat contaminated water before drinking it.
d)
Restrict travel to other villages that are farther away.
71.

___________air can cause a number of health problems.

a)

supply

b)

gather

c)

effective

d)

polluted

72.
Where did John Snow make his discovery
a)
Wide Streer
b)
Tall Street
c)
Broad Street
d)
Narrow Lane
73.

Vibrio cholerae is transmitted by

a)

a biological vector

b)

direct contact with respiratory droplets

c)

indirect contact with fecal contaminated food or water

d)

direct sexual contact

e)

contact with contaminated blood

74.

Which of the following are signs of Cholera?

a)

large amounts of watery diarrhea

b)

greasy stools

c)

bloody stools

d)

blood in the urine

e)

nausea

75.
What is the virus that causes AIDS?
a)
Hardly Infected Virus
b)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
c)
Human Infected Virus
d)
Hate Infections Virus
76.
Being HIV positive means
a)
the HIV virus is in your bloodstream
b)
you are going to get sick
c)
the HIV virus is in your saliva
d)
you're immune system is broken down
77.
HIV can be spread through saliva.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Moms CANNOT pass HIV to their unborn children.
a)
True
b)
False
79.

You are said to have AIDS when...

a)

Have HIV and appear healthy

b)

Have a lot of T cells in the body

c)

When your t cell count is low and you get sick

d)

When you are over 40 and HIV+

80.
What job did this person have?
a)
Farmer
b)
Bishop
c)
Pope
d)
Doctor
81.

Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through________

a)

Education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention.

b)

The individual to take greater responsibility for their own health

c)

One person to another or from an animal to a person

d)

High fever and blood in your stool.

82.
A large number of people fall prey to water-borne diseases because of  
a)
unclean drinking water
b)
Air pollution
c)
unhygienic environment
83.

What are chemicals that cause cancer called?

a)

carcinogen

b)

hazard

c)

teratogen

d)

neurotoxin

84.
Radon gas is most harmful to which part of the body?
a)
Eyes
b)
Lungs
c)
Heart
d)
Kidneys
85.
Which is NOT an example of a way to help prevent radon gas in homes?
a)
Sealing cracks
b)
Ventilation
c)
Plastic in crawlspace
d)
Air fresheners
86.
An example of several minerals that are formed in long, thin fibers
a)
Smog
b)
Asbestos
c)
Radon
d)
VOCs
87.
The primary source of radon is
a)
electronics
b)
indoor fires
c)
rocks and soils
d)
household chemical fumes
88.

How to protect your self from uv rays?

a)

use sunblock

b)

wear clothing that covers the skin and sunglasses

c)

stay at home at daytime

d)

don,t walk at daytime

89.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a carcinogen?
a)
healthy fruits & vegetables
b)
tobacco smoke
c)
X-rays
d)
UV rays
90.

A group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body.

a)

Sickle Cell Disease

b)

Hemophilia

c)

HIV

d)

Cystic Fibrosis

91.

Sickled RBC

a)

A

b)

B

92.

Who is Sickle Cell most likely to affect?

a)

People of African decent

b)

Islanders

c)

Anyone

d)

Animals

93.

Sickle Cell is..

a)

Caused by what we consume

b)

Developed over time

c)

Genetic

d)

Easy to live with

94.

What causes Sickle Cell?

a)

Sickle Cell

b)

High sodium diet

c)

Drug and Alcohol use

d)

DNA mutation

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