WorksheetsInfectious Disease Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following is an example of a noninfectious disease?
Flu
Strep throat
Type 2 diabetes
Chickenpox
Which type of germ needs to be inside another living cell to reproduce?
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Protozoa
Which is an example of indirect contact transmission?
Hugging a person who has the flu
Sharing a drinking glass with someone sick
Touching a doorknob that has germs on it, then rubbing your eyes
Kissing a person with a cold
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent the spread of infection?
Wash hands regularly
Share utensils with friends
Dispose of tissues after use
Cook food to proper temperatures
Protozoa are:
Genetic material in a protein coat
Tiny, single-celled organisms that get nutrients from their environment
Multi-celled, plant-like organisms
One-celled organisms with a nucleus, sometimes parasites
Which of the following is an example of a fungal infection?
Strep throat
Athlete’s foot
Flu
HIV
Which of the following is a direct contact transmission of germs?
Drinking contaminated water
Being bitten by a mosquito
Sharing a needle
Kissing someone with a cold
Which of the following body fluids can spread infectious diseases?
Sweat
Blood
Tears
Urine
Which is the BEST example of preventing germs from spreading to objects?
Washing hands frequently when sick
Covering your mouth when coughing
Wearing gloves when cleaning blood
Refrigerating leftovers properly
Which of the following is a bacterial infection?
Strep throat
Flu
Athlete’s foot
HIV
Viruses can survive and reproduce on their own without a host.
True
False
Fungi thrive in warm, damp environments.
True
False
You can get HIV from casual contact like hugging or sharing a desk.
True
False
Washing your hands after using the bathroom can help stop the spread of germs.
True
False
Noninfectious diseases can be passed from one person to another.
True
False
The difference between infectious and noninfectious diseases is that:
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, while noninfectious diseases are not caused by pathogens.
Infectious diseases cannot be spread from person to person, while noninfectious diseases can.
Noninfectious diseases are always more severe than infectious diseases.
Infectious diseases are only caused by genetic factors, while noninfectious diseases are caused by bacteria.
An example of direct contact transmission is touching an infected person, and an example of indirect contact transmission is touching a contaminated doorknob.
Direct: touching an infected person; Indirect: touching a contaminated doorknob
Direct: breathing air; Indirect: eating food
Direct: sharing food; Indirect: talking to someone
Direct: drinking water; Indirect: shaking hands
One way to keep your immune system strong to help prevent infectious diseases is:
Getting enough sleep
Skipping meals regularly
Avoiding all physical activity
Eating mostly junk food
