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Personal & Community Health

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

•The germs that cause communicable diseases are called _____.

a)

Pathogens

b)

Routes

c)

Insects

d)

Cockroaches

2.

•Which pathogen uses the resources and energy of a cell to grow and reproduce?

a)

Cell

b)

Nucleus

c)

Virus

d)

Zygote

3.

•What are the scientific names of mononucleosis, pink eye, and the flu?

a)

Bacterial conjunctivitis, Streptococcus, Mumps

b)

•mononucleosis, conjunctivitis, and influenza

c)

HIV, Herpes simplex virus, Zika virus

d)

Rhinovirus, Cytomegalovirus, Norovirus

4.

•True or false? Certain medications can eliminate a viral infection.

a)

Antibiotics can treat viral infections.

b)

Vaccines can eliminate all viral infections.

c)

False

d)

Over-the-counter medications can cure viral infections.

5.

•_____ is a period without signs and symptoms associated with a disease.

a)

acute

b)

remix

c)

symptomatic

d)

remission

6.

•When the blood flow to the heart stops and the heart cannot receive enough oxygen, a person will experience a _____.

a)

angina

b)

heart attack

c)

sleep

d)

arrhythmia

7.

How long should you wash your hands?

a)

10 seconds

b)

67 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

1 minute

8.

•What should you do if you don't have a tissue to sneeze?

a)

Sneeze into your hands.

b)

Sneeze directly into the air.

c)

Hold your breath until you find a tissue.

d)

Sneeze into your elbow.

9.

•A method to train the immune system to eliminate a pathogen is a _____.

a)

vaccine

b)

antiviral treatment

c)

antibiotics

d)

immunotherapy

10.

•An active process that involves becoming aware and making decisions to improve aspects of health is called _____.

a)

disease prevention

b)

Health

c)

Wellness

d)

health education

11.

•The ability to express thoughts and feelings is part of which aspect of health?

a)

Social health

b)

Mental and emotional health

c)

Physical health

d)

Nutritional health

12.

•What is present in every cell of the body and contains the blueprint for the structure and function of each cell?

a)

Genes

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

RNA

13.

•A person's culture is part of the person's _____ environment.

a)

economic

b)

natural

c)

political

d)

social

14.

What are the five parts of SMART objectives?

a)

Specific, Measurable, Realistic, Relevant, Time-bound

b)

Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

c)

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

d)

Space, Mars, Astronaut, Real, Tarzan

15.

•Using a neutral third party to resolve difficult conflicts is called _____.

a)

mediation

b)

McDonalds

c)

conciliation

d)

negotiation

16.

•What is the term that means to support?

a)

advocate

b)

disapprove

c)

avocado

d)

applebees

17.

•A chronic condition that causes patches of swollen, red, dry, and itchy skin is called _____.

a)

dermatitis

b)

psoriasis

c)

rosacea

d)

eczema

18.

•What are the three types of skin cancer?

a)

Melanocytic nevus

b)

Patrick Star, SpongeBob, Sandy Cheeks

c)

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma

d)

Basal leaves, pumpkin, carrots

19.

A hair condition called _____ is the flaking of dead skin cells from the scalp.

a)

lice

b)

dandelion

c)

psoriasis

d)

dandruff

20.

•If the accumulation of plaque irritates the gums, an inflammation called _____ can form.

a)

halitosis

b)

ginger ale

c)

gingivitis

d)

ginger snaps

21.

•Which vision condition involves distant objects appearing blurrier than nearby objects?

a)

Hyperopia

b)

Nearsightedness

c)

Astigmatism

d)

Presbyopia

22.

At how many decibels does hearing damage begin to occur?

a)

70 decibels

b)

90 decibels

c)

85 decibels

d)

100 decibels

23.

•A pain or ringing in the ears is called _____.

a)

vertigo

b)

otitis

c)

tin man

d)

tinnitus

24.

•Someone who regularly does not get enough sleep will experience a _____.

a)

sleep deficit

b)

alertness

c)

energy

d)

happiness

25.

•Newborns need _____ hours of sleep each night, while adults only need _____ hours of sleep each night.

a)

14-17 hours, 7-9 hours

b)

10-12 hours, 5-6 hours

c)

8-10 hours, 6-8 hours

d)

16-18 hours, 5-7 hours

26.

There are 30 cows in a field, 28 chickens. How many did not?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

15

d)

12

27.

What is Coach Cobb's quote of the day?

a)

6! 7!

b)

Don't crash out!

c)

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

d)

Cloack dat tea!

28.

What's the largest organ in/on the human body?

a)
skin
b)
liver
c)
heart
d)
lungs
29.

What are the spider-shaped cells that protect the skin from harmful UV rays?

a)
melanocytes
b)
adipocytes
c)
fibroblasts
d)
keratinocytes
30.

What do you call a cow with no legs?

a)
steak on the ground
b)
beef jerky
c)
hamburger helper
d)
ground beef