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Common Cold

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the medical term for the common cold?

a)

Upper Respiratory Infection

b)

Lower Respiratory Infection

c)

Rhinovirus

d)

Nasal Congestion

2.

Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the common cold?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Wearing warm clothes, avoiding cool drafts and always having dry hair when outside can help prevent the common cold?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What causes the common cold?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Virus

c)

Weak Immune System

d)

None of the Above

5.

More then 200 viruses cause colds

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Cold viruses can survive on hard surfaces for...

a)

Minutes

b)

Hours

c)

Days

d)

Weeks

7.

What is NOT a symptom of the common cold?

a)

Vomiting

b)

Sore Throat

c)

Runny Nose

d)

Low Grade Fever

8.

What can cure the common cold?

a)

Over the counter cold/cough medicine

b)

Antibiotics

c)

None of the above

9.

When should you see a healthcare provider for the common cold?

a)

You don't need to

b)

After 5 days of symptoms not improving

c)

After 10 days of symptoms not improving

d)

After two weeks of symptoms not improving

10.

Don't forget to drink lots of

(a)