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WorksheetsMedical Detectives Cold and Flu 1.3
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 23mins
Colds and flus are _______. They can spread to other people and make them sick.
infect
infection
infectious
spread
_____ is another word for "flu".
Cold
Fever
Chill
Influenza
A sore throat, sneezing, coughing, fever, chills and headache are all ______ of the flu.
symptoms
causes
sounds
systems
What is the main difference between a cold and the flu in terms of severity?
The flu is less severe than a cold.
The flu is generally more severe than a cold.
Both the cold and flu have the same severity.
The cold is generally more severe than the flu.
True or False: You can catch a cold by being in cold weather.
True
Maybe
Absolutely
False
What is a common misconception about catching a cold?
Cold weather does not directly cause colds; viruses are the main culprits.
Catching a cold means you have a weak immune system
Wearing a hat indoors prevents colds
Eating ice cream can prevent colds
True or False: Antibiotics are effective in treating colds.
False
Sometimes
True
Partially true
How can you differentiate between a cold and the flu?
Consider the number of sneezes per day
Look at the color of your mucus
Check the expiration date of your milk
Consider the severity of symptoms, with the flu being more sudden and severe, accompanied by fever, body aches, and fatigue. Flu can lead to complications like pneumonia.
What are common symptoms of a cold?
Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, mild body aches
Fever, chills, headache, loss of taste or smell
Which of the following is an effective way to prevent the common cold?
Taking antibiotics regularly
Washing hands frequently
Avoiding all outdoor activities
Consuming vitamin C supplements only
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the common cold?
Coughing
Sneezing
Rash
Sore throat
How long does the common cold usually last?
1-2 days
3-4 days
7-10 days
More than 2 weeks
What common symptom do both the cold and flu share?
Diarrhea
Cough
High fever
Vomiting
Which of the following is a common complication of the flu?
Pink eye
Pneumonia
Acne
Ear infection
How can the spread of both cold and flu viruses be reduced?
By avoiding all meats
Through the use of air purifiers only
By covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
Through the consumption of hot liquids only
Which of these diseases is caused by a fungus?
athlete’s foot
pinworms
mononucleosis
common cold
Which of these is not a viral disease?
measles
common cold
salmonellosis
mononucleosis
When you are sick, which of these should you do?
drink fluids and rest
go to school
push yourself to feel better
stop taking medicine as soon as you start to feel a little better
common cold
virus
protozoa
fungus
bacteria
parasite
Colds are COMMUNICABLE. You should cover your nose and mouth when you cough and wash your hands. What does COMMUNICABLE mean?
sleepy
sickness
confusing
contagious
This patient does not have Influenza.
True
False
This patient has Strep Throat.
True
False
The lab tested your patient for COVID-19. The results of your patient's diagnosis is ___________.
positive
negative
An independent variable is ____________.
is changed by the person conducting the experiment
is the response that happens when you change the independent variable.
a measure of a persons health
The dependent variable is __________.
changed by the person conducting the experiment
is the response that happens when you change the independent variable.
a measure of the persons health
Several students came to the office with stomach aches and vomiting a few hours after a pancake breakfast. A foodborne illness was suspected for the outbreak, and students were interviewed about the food they ate earlier that day.
Given the attack rates shown in Table 1, which food item is the most likely source of the illness that’s causing several students to get sick?
Sausage
Butter
Milk
Juice
The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens.
vital signs
aseptic technique
respiratory rate
antibiotic
Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.
bacteria
virus
fungi
agar
Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.
fungi
virus
microorganism
bacteria
The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence.
collaboration
antibiotic
diagnosis
experiment
Something that has truth, strong logic, or fact.
trial
variable
valid
symptoms
Signs of disease or injury.
diagnosis
symptoms
bacteria
valid
