First Aid, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

Proper handwashing can break the chain of infectious disease.

• True

• False

Which of these lists have Non-Communicable diseases (NOT Contagious)? Choose 2

• asthma, allergies, gum disease

• chickenpox, pink eye, smallpox

• diabetes, obesity, cancer, heart disease

Which 3 diseases are communicable diseases (contagious)?

• common cold

• allergies

• influenza (flu)

• coronavirus

• asthma

Communicable diseases are contagious. Can you pass a contagious disease to another person?

• yes

• no

Are all diseases contagious?

• Yes

• No

Communicable diseases can be transferred from animal to person.

• True

• False

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least

• most

Treatment given in the first moments after an accident or injury, usually before medical professionals arrive.

• Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

• First Aid

• Band-Aid

• First-Aid Kit

Select all items that should be in a first-aid kit.

• Gauze Pads

• First-Aid Manual

• Tweezers

• Scissors

Which answer below shows the correct order of what to do in an emergency situation?

• Call 911, begin first aid, assess the situation

• Assess the situation, call 911, begin first aid

• Begin first aid, assess the situation, call 911